Palm Bay council finalizes code changes to create standalone Economic Development department
Apr 2, 2026
Council approved three final-reading ordinances reorganizing administrative departments and renaming the Community and Economic Development department, with staff saying the changes centralize growth management and economic development functions.
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Mayor Rob Medina and city staff framed the actions as a housekeeping reorganization that will establish a standalone Economic Development department to centralize growth, community and business services. City Manager Morton described the trio of final-reading ordinances as the final step in a reorganization and invited questions before council votes.
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