PALM COAST, Fla. – A Palm Coast councilman accused of trespassing at a Walmart will resign from his position, according to a city spokesperson.
According to a crime report, Victor Barbosa is accused of not scanning a clothing item at a self-checkout register at the Walmart on Cypress Point Parkway in Palm Coast this past Sunday.
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The report shows Walmart will not seek shoplifting charges against Barbosa as the total amount taken was under $25.
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Investigators said the store decided to serve Barbosa a trespass warning for the business property.
In a resignation letter dated March 1, Barbosa wrote the following:
“I, Victor Barbosa fear for my life. I repeat I fear for my life. All I wanted to do was help small businesses, fight corruption, and be the voice of the people of this community. I now understand why Council Member Howell resigned.
Effective immediately, I resign from City Council and withdraw my candidacy from the 2022 election.
Thank you to all that voted for me. All I want is my peace back.”
Barbosa was voted in as a councilman in Palm Coast during a special election in 2020, according to city records.
City leaders said a special meeting will be set within 30 days to select a person to fulfill the rest of Barbosa’s term.
His term was set to run until November.