Reflection on the past year often occurs at the close of one and the start of a new year. Marathon accomplished many significant goals in 2020, but some remain priorities for 2021, especially because some are dependent on state and federal action, including funding allocations.
Marathon City Manager George Garrett said if the council wants to put together a âgoals for 2021â list, council could discuss it at the Tuesday, Jan. 12, council meeting.
A perpetual pursuit for Marathon is working to secure Florida Keys Water Quality Improvement Project funds from the federal government for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuaryâs 2,800 square nautical miles of nearshore water quality, as well as canal water quality and the Keysâ wastewater and stormwater systems.
Florida Keys municipalities experienced an overhaul of leadership this year in both appointed and elected positions.
In Marathon, Key Colony Beach and Islamorada, city and village managers left or were replaced, and several new elected officials were seated.
On Sept. 24, Key Colony Beach City Administrator Chris Moonis informed the city commission he would not seek a new contract. âWe wish him well and best of luck in his future endeavors,â Mayor John DeNeale said.
Moonis had served the city since November 2016. DeNeale, as mayor and as specified in the city charter, assumed the duties of city administrator until a replacement is hired by the commission and the search is ongoing.
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