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Page 48 City of Port St . Lucie _____ Welcome Guide
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Economic Development Office ( EDC ) 772-336-6250
The EDC works to promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses , as well as attracting new ones to St . Lucie County .
Education 772-429-3600 See Schools and Charter Schools on page 39 .
Elderly Program 772-336-8608
The Council on Aging of St . Lucie is a nonprofit organization providing services to seniors and assistance to improve their way of life . There are a variety of programs and activities .
Elections , Municipal 772-871-5159
The Mayor and City Council members serve four-year staggered terms . Council members must live in the district they represent , however , residents throughout the City vote for every City Council seat . The Mayor is elected atlarge in a citywide election and can live anywhere in the City . All voters can vote in the mayoral election .
Emergency Management 772-871-7340
Emergency Management coordinates the City ’ s mitigation , preparedness , response and recovery efforts along with maintaining the City ’ s Emergency Operations Center . See Emergency Management Preparedness on page 16 .
Emergency Phone Numbers ( Police , Fire , EMS Dispatch ) 911 Call 911 for emergency services .
Employment 772-871-5225
A current list of job openings within the City of Port St . Lucie is available online at CityofPSL . com / Careers and at City Hall .
Fences 772-871-5010
Fences shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair per Code Compliance . Permits for fences can be obtained through the Building Department .
Fingerprinting 772-871-5000 Fingerprinting is available at the City Police Department for a small fee . Call or go online for hours available .
Fire Department 772-621-3400
The St . Lucie County Fire District has 17 fire stations throughout St . Lucie County , many of which are in Port St . Lucie .
Fire Explorers 772-216-8165
The Fire Explorers allows youths to gain insight into a variety of programs that offer hands-on career activities . Explorers learn first-hand by working side-by-side with firefighters .