Coffee with the Council - 10/20/2026

The October 20, 2026, Coffee with the Council was a public community discussion hosted with Port St. Lucie officials and the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce. The Children’s Services Council described its five priority areas, saying its programs reached about 66,000 children in the past fiscal year and that it supports 55 programs. The discussion also covered expanded summer activities, including literacy and career components, and the council’s reported long-term reductions in infant mortality, juvenile crime, and child abuse and neglect. No contract awards, bids, procurement votes, or specific spending decisions were identified.

Outgoing city council members discussed their service, the city’s declining millage rate over 11 years, and employee training to identify and report signs of human trafficking. They also gave updates on public projects: a restaurant at the botanical gardens has broken ground, the lodge is expected to be renovated, and Tradition Regional Park and Torino Regional Park are nearing completion or advancing. These were general status updates; no costs, vendors, contract numbers, or procurement actions were provided. The program also announced upcoming community events.