Accomplishments

  • 🚧 Infrastructure & Stormwater

    Opened the weir, giving Deltona local control over stormwater for the first time in 15+ years

    Secured $2.5M (2025), $3.5M (2023), $22M (FDEP), $31M (WRDA – pending), $900K (Transform 386), and $2M (Elkcam/Catalina)

  • 🤝 Partnerships & Fiscal Responsibility

    Built strong partnerships with Volusia County, the State of Florida, and federal leaders

    Balanced the budget every year without raising the millage rate

    Added a dedicated line item in the annual budget to pay down city debt — the first time in Deltona’s history

    In 2025, Deltona’s credit rating increased from A+ to AA-, reflecting our city’s growing financial strength and responsible leadership

  • 🏙️ Growth & Economic Development

    Initiated Deltona’s first Downtown Redevelopment Plan

    Advocated for sustainable commercial growth across the city

    Commercial Growth 2022: 3% vs 2025: 8% and still growing

  • 🚒 Public Safety

    Supported our Deltona Fire Rescue, recipients of the Valor Award.

  • 💪 Health & Community Engagement

    Initiated the National Mayor’s Fitness Challenge program and Move With The Mayor Campaign.

    Created the Mayor’s Warrior Run as part of the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge.

    Partnered with Advent Health for annual Diabetes Awareness Town Halls.

  • 🗣️ Public Access & Town Halls

    Quarterly Resident Town Halls

    Annual Business, Senior, and Special Needs Town Halls

    Annual Small Business Expo in partnership with various Chambers of Commerce

  • 🎓 Youth & Opportunity

    Launched the Deltona Internship Program

    Expanded family programs through churches, schools, and community partners