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Mission

NSB Residents’ Coalition is a non-profit, nonpartisan community-focused volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the qualities that make our city unique by providing the information necessary for our city’s citizens to take a meaningful role in shaping the future of New Smyrna Beach.
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Who we are

The New Smyrna Beach Residents’ Coalition is an independent, nonpartisan volunteer organization of residents dedicated to educating and informing residents on issues pertaining to growth and development.  We are united in working to keep what is unique about our city and encourage positive governmental actions to offset the challenges posed by Florida;s expansive growth.

The Coalition was created by a group of residents in 2015 concerned about development projects that, in their view, were inconsistent with the small-town character of New Smyrna Beach. During that year, a petition drive confirmed that these concerns were shared by a large percentage of residents.  In May 2016 and in response to the petition, the City Commission enacted an ordinance that reduced density limits by one-third in both the beachside and the city’s historic districts.

Challenges to maintain our small city charm continue. It is incumbent upon the citizens of New Smyrna Beach to support their elected officials as they are called upon to make difficult decisions that preserve both individual property rights and our collective quality of life. 

Areas

of Special interest

  • advocates for good government policy to protect our town’s charming character and quality of life
  • sponsors the annual Charming Home Tour and encourages preservation of historic buildings.
  • sponsors Candidates’ Forums to introduce candidates to the public prior to each City Commission election
  • summarizes New Smyrna Beach’s city government meetings highlighting actions made by city leaders and advisory boards to approve or turn down proposed development projects and other major issues of the city.
  • extensively researches and offers opinions on specific issues facing local government. Those opinion pieces are posted on our website under the heading “As We See It”
  • collaborates with other like-minded organizations to potentially influence the architectural design and ecological impact of commercial and residential projects
  • supports small business and is an active member of The Canal Street Historic District (Canal Street businesses), and the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
  • assists the city’s Building and Maintenance Department with Myrtle Street Park, keeping it clean and maintained for visitors.

In short, the New Smyrna Beach Residents’ Coalition is a vibrant group of volunteers who understand growth is inevitable and often beneficial to local businesses and residents. But, we believe it can and should complement our city’s charm and character. We are committed to advocation for that goal,

Accomplishments

A user-friendly website that summarizes recent city meetings and events and includes robust search capabilities to easily access historical data.

  • Hosting of Candidate Forums for City Elections since 2018
  • Public Educational Seminars on relevant topics including City Operations, Community Resiliency and Historical Preservation
  • Civic Engagement including:
  • Attending city meetings and providing summaries to facilitate an informed citizenry
  • Participating in community-input opportunities and having representatives at public participation events
  • Advocating for government transparency and for best community practices
  • Annual Charming Home Tours featuring homes representing NSB’s history and character since 2018

How we fund our efforts:

  • The Charming Home Tour is our annual fundraiser
  • Donations