I’m pleased to report that the sun finally made an appearance this past weekend, and the forecast for the rest of the summer is warm weather, sunny skies, and great times here in Sea Isle City.  

Tomorrow evening, our weekly free family Movies Under the Stars begin at Excursion Park; and this coming Saturday our free Concerts Under the Stars also begin at Excursion Park.  We have a great lineup of movies, concerts and other activities scheduled for the entire summer, so please take some time to enjoy our wonderful park by the sea.  

Also at Excursion Park – tomorrow afternoon from noon to 3:00 PM – is the Philadelphia Eagle’s Takeover event.  The event includes family activities for all ages and the opportunity to meet Eagles players.  I want to thank Jason and Kylie Kelce for all their efforts in putting together this event that supports autism.  I also want to thank the Community Services Department for their work on this event along with all of the other programs and activities we have that make Sea Isle the place to be at the Jersey shore. 

I’m sure a lot of you have seen our new electronic sign that was installed on the corner of JFK and Central.  This is a great improvement from the temporary signs we had been placing at this location, and it’ll provide our visitors with timely information that is easy to see and pleasing to the eye.

On today’s City Council agenda are resolutions that will prepare the city for a bond sale of 21 million dollars to permanently finance many of the capital improvements we’ve undertaken over the past couple years, including roads, drainage, and public facilities.  This is an important aspect of our debt management for the city’s budget and is part of our careful financial planning.  The bond sale is scheduled for August 7, and I want to thank our CFO, Jen McIver, and our auditor, Leon Costello, for their work in preparing this bond sale. 

Today will be Councilmen Jack Gibson and J.B. Feeley’s last council meeting, as their terms end on June 30.  I want to express my and the administration’s sincere appreciation and thank both of these gentlemen.  I have known both men for a long time, and I know what outstanding public servants they are.  Both men have provided this city with professional, steady, and astute leadership as part of Sea Isle’s council, and the city is certainly a better place because of their service.  Jack and J.B., we wish you all the best, and please know that you will be missed.

As always, please remember - we are one Sea Isle City and together we’ll be stronger than ever. 

Smile…You’re in Sea Isle!

Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio

“I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crises. --Abraham Lincoln