City Blogs

Blog: A Day in the Life of the City Clerk’s Office

The Clerk is a Charter Officer, appointed directly by the City Commission. It’s one of three such positions written into the City Charter (along with City Manager and City Attorney) - that’s how important this role is.
So today, we’re taking you inside North Port City Hall for a “Day in the Life” of our City Clerk, Heather Faust, and her team.

Blog: How Does Our Style Of Government Work?

North Port operates under the Commission/City Manager form of government, a structure used by a majority of the best-run cities in Florida and across the country. It blends the democratic leadership of an elected City Commission with the professional expertise of a trained administrator. For residents, this model delivers reliability, fairness, stability and the ability to keep pace with rapid gro

Blog: North Port invests in public safety for a resilient future

North Port’s continued growth means we must stay clear-eyed and proactive about public safety. A big reason people enjoy living here is because it’s a safe community, and the city needs to do its part to make sure we remain a safe community. That is why the future Fire Station 81 and our planned Emergency Operations Center (EOC) are critical capital projects underway.

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.

City Blogs

Blog: A Day in the Life of the City Clerk’s Office

Blog: Join the conversation - How North Port makes decisions

Blog: How Does Our Style Of Government Work?

Blog: North Port invests in public safety for a resilient future

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