PSL On The Mic City Of Port St. Lucie

"Bicycle, bicycle, bicycle
"I want to ride my bicycle, bicycle, bicycle
"I want to ride my bicycle
"I want to ride by bike
"I want to ride my bicycle
"I want to ride it where I like"

There's no doubt Queen said it best, but the City of Port St. Lucie is going to give it a try!

On Episode 22, we chat with avid cyclist Noel Comeaux, a senior planner with Planning & Zoning, and Port St. Lucie Police Chief Richard Del Toro about PSL Bike Safety Month and how drivers, cyclists and pedestrians can work together to navigate the City's streets. Residents also have told us they want new ways to travel throughout the City other than by car, so we discuss how the City's Multimodal Plan will help them do that.

PSL Bike Safety Month: https://link.cityofpsl.com/4aENiyG
St. Lucie County Safety Festival: www.slcsafetyfest.com
FDOT Bicycle Safety Tips: www.fdot.gov/agencyresources/bicyclesafety
Florida Health Bicycle Safety Tips: https://link.cityofpsl.com/3Q4qVuo
Stay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed
Like what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast

April is National Volunteer Month, and we can't think of a better way to give back to your community than by becoming a volunteer for the City of Port St. Lucie.

On Episode 21 of PSL On The Mic, we sit down with Delfina Perea and Alyssa Figur, volunteer coordinators from Human Resources, who talk with us about the importance of volunteering. We're always looking for volunteers for our events, as coaches, on the greens at our golf course and even in City Hall. And as a volunteer, you're sharing your expertise and skills with us while you do something you love. It's a win-win!

Apply to be a volunteer: www.cityofpsl.com/volunteer
Stay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed
Like what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast

Do you need a second garbage cart? Are there drainage issues with your swale? Is there a tree in a right-of-way that needs to be trimmed? 

Submit these requests -- and more! -- to 1PSL, your 24/7 City Hall!

On Episode 20, Maureen talks with Jasmin Padova from the City Manager's Office about our 1PSL system, the most convenient way for residents to request services, report concerns or get help fixing issues. Jasmin is 1PSL's coordinator and makes sure your requests are handled in a timely manner.

Since 1PSL launched four years ago, staff has answered more than 350,000 calls, resulting in 96,000 requests. Listen to today's podcast to learn more about how 1PSL can help you navigate City Hall!

1PSL: www.cityofpsl.com/1psl
Office of Solid Waste: www.cityofpsl.com/solidwaste
Stay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed
Like what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast

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 Winter Workshop.

Watch the Winter Workshop: www.youtube.com/@CityPortStLucie/streams 
Swales: www.cityofpsl.com/swale
Your City tax bill explained: www.cityofpsl.com/taxes
Stay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed
Like what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast

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 Stephanie Vernot, who's also the Youth Council coordinator, about how the Council was developed and what a Youth Council means for the City of Port St. Lucie. Then, Youth Council chair and co-chair, Victoria Zaravelis and Enrique Rosario, join us to share their goals and ideas and why it's important for Port St. Lucie's young people to have a voice in their local government.

Port St. Lucie Youth Council: www.cityofpsl.com/youthcouncil
Stay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed
Like what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast

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 questions listeners shared with us, allowing them the opportunity to learn a little bit about their mayor.

Links:
Learn more about Mayor Martin: https://www.cityofpsl.com/government/mayor-city-council/mayor
Stay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed
Like what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast