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Together, we've made real progress for New Smyrna Beach.
$27M+
Public Safety Budget
12%
Crime Reduction
3.1%
Faster Emergency Response
416
Acres Preserved
Protect
Public Safety, Flood Mitigation, and Environmental Preservation
- ✓ Comprehensive stormwater remediation advanced in partnership with County and neighboring cities, securing over $10 million for seven local projects addressing drainage failures and future capacity needs
- ✓ Amendments to SB180 successfully negotiated, restoring local control and strengthening home rule authority over stormwater regulations
- ✓ Inclusion in the County Master Stormwater Plan secured, unlocking $13.7 million in additional funding for flood mitigation projects
- ✓ Over $7.5 million secured for five neighborhood-level stormwater remediation projects, directly reducing localized flooding risk
- ✓ State, County, and City efforts coordinated to restore blocked canals and drainage systems through dredging and infrastructure improvements
- ✓ Specialty excavator purchased, enabling removal of 20,000 cubic yards of sediment from Turnbull Creek and 10 miles of city canals, creating permanent in-house maintenance capacity
- ✓ $3.8 million invested in fire and rescue vehicles, including three fire trucks and one rescue ambulance
- ✓ Public safety funding increased from $15.2 million (2022) to $27.4 million (2026), enabling staffing, equipment, and operational improvements
- ✓ Fire and Police compensation elevated to highest in Volusia County, contributing to a 12% reduction in crime and 3.1% faster emergency response times
- ✓ Coastal protection strengthened through $1.2 million in Florida Inland Navigation District funding for dock replacements, expanded dockage, dredging, and boating safety
- ✓ Beach and dune restoration completed using approximately 500,000 cubic yards of renourishment sand to rebuild hurricane-eroded shoreline
- ✓ Intracoastal Waterway no-wake zone established, improving boater safety and protecting youth sailing programs with $27,000 in state funding
Evolve
Thoughtful Growth, Infrastructure, and Long-Term City Capacity
- ✓ Resilient growth planning strengthened to balance preservation of "Old Town" character with responsible development in "New Town" New Smyrna Beach
- ✓ City's western boundary protected from suburban sprawl through partnerships with environmentally aligned property owners committed to stormwater resilience and conservation
- ✓ 416 acres of ecological land preserved, protecting wetlands and linking to a 78,000-acre regional wildlife corridor
- ✓ New AdventHealth campus commitment confirmed, featuring 160 inpatient rooms, double surgical capacity, and nearly 90 acres of land
- ✓ Police Marine Unit inaugurated in 2024 through matching State and Florida Inland Navigation District funding totaling approximately $550,000, expanding waterway safety capacity
- ✓ Partnership formed between law enforcement and local boating organizations to identify and track 76 derelict vessels, improving navigational and environmental conditions
- ✓ Enforceable ordinances passed regulating long-term and overnight boat mooring at city docks, empowering NSBPD to address safety and compliance issues
- ✓ 11-member citizen Parking Task Force established, producing 22 mobility recommendations later validated by a professional traffic engineering firm
- ✓ Parking and mobility reforms implemented under newly hired full-time Mobility Director, including organized parking areas, resident registration, and technology-based monitoring
- ✓ City's first-ever Natural Resources Manager position created, strengthening environmental stewardship and regulatory oversight
- ✓ Department-level performance metrics established under the City Manager, accelerating staff accountability
- ✓ City skateboard park and facilities upgraded and modernized, increasing safety, usage, and quality of experience
- ✓ Historic Women's Club preserved and repurposed, defeating demolition proposals and transforming it into The Magnolia, a revitalized community asset
- ✓ Partnership with Atlantic Center for the Arts established, bringing high-quality musical performances to the Brannon Center and enhancing cultural offerings while generating new revenue opportunities
Unite
Community Collaboration, Accessibility, and Shared Purpose
- ✓ Multidisciplinary Homelessness Task Force convened, uniting medical professionals, faith-based organizations, law enforcement, city leadership, and outreach providers
- ✓ City's full-time homeless population reduced from triple digits to double digits while building pathways to end cycles of dependency
- ✓ Partnerships with First Step Shelter strengthened, providing immediate placement options for police and outreach teams
- ✓ Public access to city leadership expanded through Mornings with the Mayor at coffee shops around town, regular Office Hours, and monthly engagement at the NSB Farmers Market
- ✓ Annual Citywide Events Calendar Conference initiated, unifying Leisure Services, the Chamber, Visitors Bureau, business groups, and civic organizations into a single public calendar
- ✓ Citywide events calendar implemented, facilitating planning, reducing potential conflicts, and providing residents with consolidated information
- ✓ City's first Arts Forward Forum launched, uniting all eight local arts organizations to collaborate
- ✓ New Smyrna Beach's identity as an Art Forward community strengthened, with recurring forums and shared planning among arts leaders
- ✓ Leading environmental organizations—including Canaveral National Seashore, Riverside Conservancy, and the Marine Discovery Center—convened into a collaborative education and outreach forum
- ✓ Coordination and public awareness of conservation efforts promoted through recurring environmental forums
- ✓ Affordable housing initiative with Southeast Habitat for Humanity underway, planning 8–12 efficiently designed cottages for low-income seniors and veterans at approximately $50,000 per unit
- ✓ Portable classrooms donated to the Boys & Girls Club following flood displacement, preserving youth programming through intergovernmental cooperation with the School Board
- ✓ County Stormwater Subcommittee participation helped oversee $34 million in regional flood mitigation and infrastructure investments
- ✓ Cohesive relationships built with County and State officials, securing regional support on flooding, infrastructure, and resilience initiatives
Building for Tomorrow
New Smyrna Beach is a city worth protecting: its character, its natural beauty, and its future.
Together, we've built a foundation of progress. With your continued support, we'll keep moving forward—protecting what makes our community special while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges.