As a city, we are working hard to weather the storm of the economic crisis. Since 2008, New Smyrna Beach has encountered decreased property values and reduced revenues coupled with increased costs of conducting "city business."
Under the direction of City Manager Pam Brangaccio, the city staff across all departments is meeting the challenges of balancing the budget without raising taxes while achieving the City Commission's Goals for 2011.
The strategic planning and budgetary process has focused on private contract for services, organizational re-design, consolidation of services with the county and sister cities, no salary increases or other benefits and staff reductions through early retirement.
In addition to these budgetary efficiencies, city staff recognizes the need to increase revenues and have taken calculated steps towards annexations, managed growth, and economic development.
Please let me know your thoughts on how we are doing by emailing me at abarringer@cityofnsb.com.