Crestview City Clerk resigns amid tension; council pulls photography ordinance
Crestview City Clerk Maryanne Girard resigned after months of internal friction and public scrutiny, as city leaders also withdrew a controversial photography ordinance following widespread community backlash.
Crestview City Council extends city clerk’s performance plan after split vote
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After months of tension over leadership and communication at City Hall, the Crestview City Council narrowly voted to keep City Clerk Maryanne Girard under review instead of terminating her contract.
Crestview City Council discusses food truck reforms, $2.1M fire truck, and United Way building purchase
Big night at Crestview City Hall 🚚🚒🏢 — the council voted to ease food truck rules, buy a new $2.1 million fire truck, and keep local nonprofits housed by purchasing the United Way building.
Crestview Council Member Appointed to Florida League of Cities Policy Committee
Crestview City Council Member Shannon Hayes has been appointed vice chair of the Florida League of Cities’ Municipal Operations Policy Committee for 2025–2026, where he will help shape legislative priorities for municipalities across Florida.
Crestview Council approves $81.2M tentative budget, slight Tax Rate Increase
Crestview just approved its tentative budget and tax rate — but residents raised sharp questions about police staffing, firefighter pay, and city spending priorities.
Crestview approves $164K in Federal Grants for park path, assisted living upgrades and community programs
Crestview City Council approved its 2025 Annual Action Plan, allocating $164,652 in federal CDBG funds for local projects, including a downtown-to-park recreational path, assisted living facility upgrades, nonprofit support, and security camera installations.
