Does St. Augustine Beach Mayor Have Conflict of Interest in Voting on Beach House Rentals -- He's a Hotelier!! (Owner of Fiesta Motel)

Mayor Richard O'Brien has a conflict of interest. As the Supreme Court has said, quoting Matthew, "a man cannot serve two masters," particularly where one is economic self-interest.
If the ordinance is adopted, it may be an antitrust violation, as it affects interstate commerce. Since the City of St. Augustine Beach has no antitrust immunity -- none having been conferred by the Legislature -- there could be triple damages (and attorney fees) for antitrust violations awarded by a Federal court judge and jury.