• Mike Staffopoulos started his position as our new City Manager in January
• Cmdr Gene Paul Smith was promoted to be our new Police Chief
• Chris Ambrosio was hired to be our new City Attorney
• Fire services were contracted out to the County (JFRD)
• City Council decided on priorities to focus on over the next couple years
• Sea oats were planted on the re-nourished dunes
• We passed a Short Term Rental ordinance
• Updated the City's alcohol ordinance
• Were able to maintain the same millage rate as last year
• We had another successful 4th of July fireworks show
• We hosted the Sea and Sky Spectacular event
• Started a new automated paid parking system, and residents still park for free
• Empowered the Community Redevelopment Agency to be more proactive regarding downtown and the south end development districts
• Approved the hiring of a 'point-person', who will be charged with ensuring services in the downtown and south beach districts are met
• Four new hotels are being constructed downtown
• Negotiated a 3-year contract with the City's general employees union
• Updated the wording and references in all 3 union contracts
• Approved infrastructure improvements for Beaches Energy Services, invested in solar energy, and reduced rates for customers
• The rounds of play at the newly renovated golf course have greatly increased, and more technology is being used for scheduling tee times
• Approved improvements to the softball fields at Wingate Park
• Approved a mural for the dog park
• Installed new windscreens for the tennis courts
• Approved a Memorial Tree and Bench program
• Started live broadcasting and recording all public meetings
• Approved a new traffic policy
• Worked for landscaping improvements on City right-of-ways and public land
• A new Public Works Director will be starting in January
• Repairs to the pier have finally begun
• Worked on a new pier entry design for once the repairs are completed
• Tested new lighting to protect sea turtles next season