- April 23, 2024
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The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners is temporarily short one member as he recovers from a stroke.
Commissioner David Sullivan, 81, is recovering at a rehabilitation hospital in Ormond Beach after having a stroke on Dec. 7. Sullivan said that he is expected to be released from the hospital on Dec. 20. He is expected to make a full recovery, without any permanent damage, Sullivan said.
"I'm looking forward to getting out of the hospital," he said. "I'm going to be fine."
He said he was sitting at home on his computer when his whole left arm went numb. Sullivan said he immediately called 911 and emergency responders brought him to the hospital.
Sullivan spent several days at AdventHealth Palm Coast and then was transferred to his rehabilitation hospital in Ormond Beach. Thankfully, he said, he never lost his speech and the minor numbness he still has is expected to fade.
"There are worst strokes," he said.
The commissioner said he actually had tests scheduled for Dec. 9 because of some numbness in his left arm about two and a half weeks before his stroke on Dec. 7.
Sullivan said the rehab hospital was helping him re-learn basic tasks for living at home alone, though his daughter will be staying with him for a short time during the holidays. In the meantime, he said he is keeping up with what is going on at work virtually, since he can't be there in person.
"I fully intend to be at the next meeting," he said.
Commissioner Chair Greg Hansen opened Dec. 19's commissioner meeting with a short prayer for Sullivan, and wished him a speedy recovery.
"I went and visited him and he's doing great," Hansen said. "We're looking forward to getting him back."
