PSL On The Mic

When is the playground at Whispering Pines Park reopening? What's happening with swales? Can we go back to twice-a-week garbage pickup? Are backyard chickens allowed in Port St. Lucie? On Episode 19, host Maureen Kenyon and Mayor Shannon Martin answer these frequently asked questions -- and more! -- from residents, and Mayor Martin also recaps major updates from last month's City Council...

Youth Councils represent the views of young people at a local level. Run by young people for young people, they give youth their age a voice and enable them to make their views heard in the decision-making process. Port St. Lucie's newly established Youth Council is already doing great things!  On Episode 18, host and Social Media Manager Maureen Kenyon talks with Community Engagement Manager...

What motivated Mayor Shannon Martin to run for City Council? What advice does she have for women who aspire to lead in government? Where does she see the City in 15 years? Is she a cat person or a dog person?  You asked; we've got answers. On Episode 17 -- PSL On The Mic's first-ever Get to Know Your Mayor segment -- host and Social Media Manager Maureen Kenyon asks Mayor Martin some of...

The Citizen Summit is one of the most important events at the City of Port St. Lucie. It allows residents to receive in-depth information about the City’s Strategic Plan and also provide input on the plan’s seven goals.  In a nutshell, it gives them an opportunity to shape the future of their city. On Episode 16, Sarah Prohaska, Communications Director, and Kate Parmelee, Deputy City Manager for S...

Port St. Lucie residents have a reason to celebrate in the new year as the City secured several grants, totaling an impressive $50,140,050, that not only will help the City realize its goals but also reduce the impact on taxpayers. On Episode 15, host Maureen Kenyon and Mayor Shannon Martin talk about how our Grants & Advocacy Team seeks out and applies for grants and how these grants, like pu...

Significant progress has been made in 2023 regarding the City's goal of making Port St. Lucie an exceptional community that is truly the Heart of the Treasure Coast. On Episode 14, Mayor Shannon Martin shares a few highlights from the past year that helped shape the City, including the completion of Phase I of Floresta Drive, the funding of 26 police officers -- the largest number of officer-...

Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works Cities Certification recognizes and celebrates local governments for their exceptional use of data to inform policy decisions, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate the effectiveness of programs and engage residents. On Episode 13, we discuss the City’s certification process with Kate Parmelee, Deputy City Manager for Strategic Initiatives & Innovati...

Port St. Lucie has undergone many changes since it was first incorporated in 1961. That’s why, for more than a year, the City has been conducting research inside and outside the community to uncover perceptions and attitudes to find out what’s unique about Port St. Lucie and define its identity. On Episode 12, Communications Director Sarah Prohaska talks about the City’s Identity and Rebranding Pr...

Insurance Services Office ratings score a fire department’s ability to protect the community. On Episode 11, St. Lucie County Fire District Division Chief Chad Crouse and Mayor Shannon Martin break down the Fire District’s Class 2 rating and what it means for Port St. Lucie residents, including how the score could get lower insurance rates for homeowners. They also discuss the county’s explosive g...

Community engagement is a top priority for the City of Port St. Lucie. We value the strong bonds with have with our residents. On Episode 10, Maureen sits down with Bolivar Gomez, Project Manager for the Neighborhood Involvement & Community Engagement program -- NICE for short – to chat about how the program helps to build community engagement and improve the fabric of Port St. Lucie, neighbor...

Ever wonder why restaurants and grocery stores decide to set up shop in certain cities? It depends on a lot of factors such as income level, population and whether the company is in an expansion mode. During Episode 9, Mayor Shannon Martin talks with Maureen about the criteria national chains – like The Cheesecake Factory and Trader Joe’s -- rely on before choosing to expand to a certain City, and...

The Port St. Lucie Police Department prides itself on building and maintaining vital connections with City staff and fellow colleagues. This teamwork approach allows officers to better serve residents with courage, knowledge and integrity. On Episode 8, host Maureen Kenyon chats with Acting Assistant Chief Marc DiMeo about proactive policing, recruitment, the department’s new policing district and...

There are several road projects happening throughout the City, so sit back and enjoy the ride as host Maureen Kenyon and Mayor Shannon Martin talk about the progress of several of them, including Port St. Lucie Boulevard South, Gatlin Boulevard/Interstate 95 and the Tulip Boulevard roundabout. Buckle up as it’s full speed ahead into funding, including grants, and talk about the difference between...

Early concepts and surveys for Torino Regional Park were designed and permitted in 2007, but because of the Great Recession, plans were put on hold. Fast forward 16 years and -- building on what was learned during the initial design -- the project team is full steam ahead with what would be the City’s first regional park. On Episode 6, Maureen talks with Parks Administrator Kelly Boatwright about...

The City of Port St. Lucie has come a long way in a short amount of time. Initially created as a bedroom community in 1961 by a development group, Port St. Lucie has grown from less than 300 people to more than 230,000. How did we grow so fast, and more importantly, were we prepared for it? On Episode 5, host Maureen Kenyon and Mayor Shannon Martin explore why PSL has become such a desirable place...

Is Port St. Lucie the “hole in the donut” when it comes to things to do on the Treasure Coast? Do you sometimes drive north or south on nights and weekends? Well, we’re about to put the brakes on that. On episode four, Maureen has a lively conversation about City Center with Jennifer Davis, director of the Community Redevelopment Agency. The 46-acre site at the corner of U.S. 1 and Walton Road has...

As we approach property tax season, it’s important to us that our residents understand their upcoming tax bill. Mayor Shannon Martin joins Maureen during a special episode of PSL On The Mic to talk taxes. We break down a St. Lucie County tax bill, review upcoming changes in special assessments and ask the age-old question, ’How exactly are my tax dollars being spent?’ We also answer a few listener...

Description: We’re already a few weeks into the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (Yeah, we can’t believe it either.) During episode 2, Maureen sits down with Shane Ratliff from the City’s Office of Emergency Management to talk about how residents can best prepare for an impending storm and how the City responds before, during and after different types of disasters. Do you know what it means when th...

On our first episode, Maureen chats with City of Port St. Lucie Mayor Shannon Martin about all things solid waste, as the City nears the one-year anniversary with its new hauler. From disposal tips and proper cart placement to tips for preventing bugs and odor, Maureen and the Mayor cover it all.  Links: Office of Solid Waste: www.cityofpsl.com/solidwaste Stay informed about City news, events, mee...