CITY AUDITOR RECRUITMENT UPDATE Colin Baenziger & Associates is actively recruiting a City Auditor, a position that will report directly to the City Commission. Ideal candidates must have: • a CPA or CIA license • a minimum of 5 years of financial auditing experience • strong leadership, problem-solving and communications skills
CITY HOSTS COMMUNITY MEETING ON PROPOSED BIKE WEEK CHANGES On Monday evening, the city’s Economic and Strategic Opportunity division met with more than 100 residents and business owners to discuss potential updates to the Bike Week Master Plan Guidelines. Key topics included proposed changes to parking regulations on residential lots, adjustments to itinerant vendor policies and revisions to fees. Attendees had the opportunity to share feedback and ask questions. Next, city staff will hold a workshop with the City Commission to review these proposed changes and the public’s input gathered from the meeting. The Commission will then provide direction on how to proceed before taking official action at a later date. FLORIDA CHAMBER’S 2025 LEGISLATIVE FLY-IN Earlier this month, City Manager Deric C. Feacher attended the Florida Chamber’s 2025 Legislative Fly-In, bringing together CEOs and executives across Florida’s business community. This annual gathering provided an opportunity to connect with state lawmakers, elected leaders and some of Florida’s most influential business voices. Presentations were provided by Governor Ron DeSantis, Senate President Ben Albritton, House Speaker Daniel Perez and Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly. While in Tallahassee, Feacher also met with FDOT’s deputy secretary to discuss a potential truck stop on city-owned land and the FDOT’s interest in improving key roads such as LPGA Boulevard, Atlantic Avenue and Mason Avenue. In addition, the manager spoke with Senator Wright, Representative Partington and Senator Burton of Polk County. “Opportunities like this remind us of the importance of collaboration in shaping a prosperous future for Daytona Beach and the entire state of Florida. I am eager to see how the discussions and strategies from this event translate into action during the 2025 Legislative Session,” added Feacher.
The application deadline is March 7. Interested applicants should contact Steve Sorrell at (513) 317-0678, Colin Baenziger at (561) 707-3537, or Recruit24@cb-asso.com .
SENIOR STAFF PARTICIPATE IN CYBERSECURITY TABLETOP EXERCISE Cyber threats are on the rise, with an astonishing one billion phishing emails sent worldwide each day. In 2024 alone, the average cost of a data breach soared to $4.88 million. Senior staff recently participated in a cybersecurity tabletop exercise to stay ahead of these evolving threats. Led by third-party cybersecurity expert Brandy Vargas, the exercise simulated a worst-case scenario— a full-scale cyberattack compromising all city departments and systems, from accounts payable to wastewater. The training exercise allowed staff to assess possible vulnerabilities, define response roles and strengthen their ability to mitigate potential threats. By proactively preparing for cyber incidents, the city reinforces its commitment to protecting its operations and data from ever-growing digital risks.
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