Dear residents,
For those of us who love the City of Port St. Lucie, we know it’ s a special place to be. This year, we proved it to the rest of the country as well.
In June, Port St. Lucie was named one of 10 All-America City winners by the National Civic League. It was a tremendous honor, one that speaks to who we are as a community and how we work with our residents hand-in-hand.
This year’ s theme for the All-America City Awards was Strengthening Environmental Sustainability through Inclusive Community Engagement. In its award presentation, the National Civic League cited Port St. Lucie’ s“ inclusive leadership, transparent governance and a community-first approach( that) is setting a new standard for how diverse, fast-growing cities can thrive— resilient, connected and forward thinking.”
We have worked hard to build a culture of listening, connecting and acting on what matters most to our community. Through our Citizen Summit, surveys, neighborhood meetings and everyday conversations, we’ ve created meaningful opportunities for residents to shape the future of our City. And you’ ve responded— by sharing your ideas, voicing your priorities and partnering with us to turn vision into action.
In 2025, we reached major milestones that reflect this collaboration. We advanced environmental projects that create and preserve green places and spaces. We invested in parks, stormwater systems and roads that enhance quality of life. And we did it all with one purpose: to create a City that works for everyone.
The All-America City Award is a proud moment, but it’ s also a reminder that our work is ongoing. With your continued engagement, we’ ll keep moving toward a future that reflects the best of who we are.
Thank you for being an essential part of Port St. Lucie’ s success story. It’ s my privilege to serve as your mayor and I look forward to continuing our journey together.
Sincerely,
Shannon M. Martin, Mayor
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