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New Smyrna Beach swears in Kevin Kauper as city manager
Summary
Kevin Kauper took the oath before the commission and outlined early priorities including a parking study presentation and coordination on event calendars; Judge Wesley Hite administered the oath and commissioners welcomed the new manager.
Volusia County 7th Judicial Circuit Judge Wesley Hite administered the oath of office to Kevin Kauper at the start of the commission meeting on Sept. 10, making Kauper the city's new city manager. Kauper was joined at the dais by his family and welcomed by the mayor and commissioners.
Kauper said he looks forward to working with staff and the community. "I will faithfully perform the duties of city manager for the city of New Smyrna Beach," Kauper said as he took the oath. The new city manager asked the commission to advance one agenda item to accommodate tonight's schedule and then delivered a short report.
Kauper told the commission staff are engaged with GeoSam to address ongoing parking concerns in Venetian Bay and confirmed the city will present the parking-study results to the public on Sept. 24 at 5:15 p.m. He also introduced Samantha Bergeron, the city's new economic development director, and said staff are coordinating with the county on beach-parking implementation.
Mayor Cleveland and commissioners welcomed Kauper to the post and thanked Judge Hite for administering the oath. The swearing-in concluded with unanimous plaudits and a brief preview of agenda items Kauper will prioritize in his early weeks on the job.
Kauper's oath and introductory remarks were ceremonial but set immediate next steps: scheduled community engagement on parking and closer coordination between event organizers and leisure services.
