City Blogs

Blog: State of the City spotlights North Port's momentum

I recently the opportunity to deliver my 2026 State of the City Address at the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards luncheon. It is always a pleasure to share a few of the highlights of the past year and, more importantly, the direction I believe our city is heading.

Blog: Where Do Your Tax Dollars Go?

You might think you only “engage” with your local government once in a while – like when you pay your utility bill, show up to vote or catch a City Commission meeting - so why do you need to pay taxes? But actually, you interact with the City of North Port dozens of times a day, often without realizing it. In fact, it starts before you’re even awake.

Blog: Here are some New Year’s resolutions for a growing city

Each January, many of us make New Year’s resolutions. Some stick. Some quietly fade by February. Still, the tradition gives us a chance to pause, reflect and recommit to becoming the best version of ourselves. As we welcome 2026, I’d like to suggest a few resolutions that I think we here at the city government and North Port residents can all agree on.