John Cotugno

Taxes / Budget Reinforce a culture of staff accountability across all departments, particular emphasis on financial oversight. Economy Reassess the Marina renovation to manage costs while protecting its self-sustaining revenue model. Taxes / Budget Sustain momentum for Downtown revitalization, even without new tax measures, by building partnerships and leveraging existing resources. Environment / Energy Continue to pursue stormwater and other clean water private-public partnerships with potential effects on the Lagoon similar to those of the John’s Island pipeline. Infrastructure / Transportation Ensure Twin Pairs redesign fully incorporates ideas and careabouts generated during community engagement. Taxes / Budget Finalize the 2024 audit, address findings in the delayed 2023 audit, and upgrade to an integrated ERP system to ensure long-term financial transparency. Environment / Energy Keep both the Three Corners Development and the “One Water” wastewater projects moving forward per schedule.