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OP-ED: Let’s build a stronger community
OP-ED: Progress takes time, but the work has started
We are finishing the first level of our reorganization, and the hiring freeze has ended. We have spent these first several months looking at how City…
Op-Ed: Town halls demystify city government
This week, we held our first City Hall 101, and I want to thank everyone who took the time to attend, ask questions, listen, and learn…
OP-ED: Apopka to launch City Hall 101 series
When I took office, one of my commitments was to improve communication between City Hall and our residents. That means more than press releases, social media posts, or…
OP-ED: Leading means asking hard questions
Apopka has a unique history. For more than 60 years, our city was led by Mayor John Land. Since then, only two other mayors served before…
OP-ED: Employees play crucial role in city’s success
Last week, I shared with you some of the work taking place during our hiring pause and why reorganizing the City of Apopka is so important…
OP-ED: Strategic plan, org chart go hand-in-hand
Over the last several months, I have spent a great deal of time reviewing our 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, meeting with employees and department leaders, and taking…
OP-ED: Smart growth requires plan, structure
Dear Residents of Apopka, In March 2025, the City of Apopka, in partnership with Duke Energy, began an important process to take a serious look at…
OP-ED: Apopka residents deserve accurate information
Over the last several days, many Apopka residents have reached out regarding a letter discussing proposed increases to water, sewer, reclaimed water and garbage rates. I understand why the letter has…
OP-ED: Understanding our city’s future: Bringing it all together
Over the past three weeks, we've explored one of the most significant public policy discussions taking place in Florida today. We'veexamined the role property taxes play in funding local…
OP-ED: Let’s build a stronger communitySarah Merly
It’s that time of year again. The cooler air is starting to move in, and we can finally enjoy being outside without having to change clothes…
OP-ED: Progress takes time, but the work has startedSarah Merly
We are finishing the first level of our reorganization, and the hiring freeze has ended. We have spent these first several months looking at how City…
Op-Ed: Town halls demystify city government Teresa Sargeant
This week, we held our first City Hall 101, and I want to thank everyone who took the time to attend, ask questions, listen, and learn…
OP-ED: Apopka to launch City Hall 101 seriesSarah Merly
When I took office, one of my commitments was to improve communication between City Hall and our residents. That means more than press releases, social media posts, or…
OP-ED: Leading means asking hard questionsSarah Merly
Apopka has a unique history. For more than 60 years, our city was led by Mayor John Land. Since then, only two other mayors served before…
OP-ED: Employees play crucial role in city’s successThe Apopka Chief
Last week, I shared with you some of the work taking place during our hiring pause and why reorganizing the City of Apopka is so important…
OP-ED: Strategic plan, org chart go hand-in-handThe Apopka Chief
Over the last several months, I have spent a great deal of time reviewing our 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, meeting with employees and department leaders, and taking…
OP-ED: Smart growth requires plan, structure The Apopka Chief
Dear Residents of Apopka, In March 2025, the City of Apopka, in partnership with Duke Energy, began an important process to take a serious look at…
OP-ED: Apopka residents deserve accurate informationThe Apopka Chief
Over the last several days, many Apopka residents have reached out regarding a letter discussing proposed increases to water, sewer, reclaimed water and garbage rates. I understand why the letter has…
OP-ED: Understanding our city’s future: Bringing it all togetherThe Apopka Chief
Over the past three weeks, we've explored one of the most significant public policy discussions taking place in Florida today. We'veexamined the role property taxes play in funding local…
