Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland steps down. What happens next?
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Public service is hard, and many elected officials struggle to balance the needs of their own families against their civic duties. That painful conflict was very evident in Tuesday night’s Facebook post by Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland.
“As you know my daughter has been through some extraordinarily challenging years healthwise that at times became so serious that the outcome could of been very different than what it is today,” Holland wrote. “For all of the prayers, support and words of encouragement that continued to pour in throughout this trying time, I want to say Thank You. …. As her primary caregiver and of course her Mom, I began the process of assessing and evaluating where I must spend my time and focus and that is right by her side. So it is with a heavy heart that I have decided to step down from my role as mayor of the city of Palm Coast.”
Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland announces resignation
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LAKE MARY, Fla. - Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland has announced she is leaving the position to deal with unexpected setbacks related to the health of her daughter, who received a liver transplant in 2019.
Holland said it was with a heavy heart that she made the decision to step down, which came after hours of deliberation and consideration. This is without question one of my defining moments and I want to look back at this time in my life and know that I made the difficult decision to do the right thing for my family, Holland wrote in a Facebook post.
10 hours ago Share by: Kimberly Norman City of Palm Coast Public Relations Associate
The city of Palm Coast’s Holland Park phase two renovations are near completion. The playground construction has been finished for a few months. The splash pad is now ready for families to enjoy.
The Holland Park splash pad ribbon cutting will take place at 9 a.m. May 14, at the pavilion closest to the restrooms. Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland, Palm Coast Parks and Recreation Director Lauren Johnston, and BBI Construction Project Manager Ben Grikstas will all be speaking.
If you visit Holland Park prior to the event, you’ll notice there may be children frolicking among the splash pad creatures, enjoying the water sprays under the Florida sun. Starting May 3, the Parks and Recreation team is beginning a soft opening of the attraction ahead of the ribbon cutting event, which will signify the official opening of the splash pad. Don’t forget that sunscreen!
FCSO Deputy Joseph Barnett.
March is Florida Bicycle Month and this year the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) is partnering with the City of Palm Coast to ensure that the community stays safe while biking.
Throughout the month of March, the FCSO and the City of Palm Coast will run a social media campaign featuring posts and videos related to bicycle safety, along with highlighting over 130 miles of bike trails available throughout Flagler County.
“Whether you bike to work or school, or for recreation, everyone has a right to arrive at their destination safely,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “While taking advantage of Flagler County’s unique scenery and landscape, we encourage all bicyclists to be aware of your surroundings, follow the rules of the road, and never ride distracted.”