- Nick Nesta won the April 14 runoff and is preparing to take office as Apopka’s next mayor with a transition team in place.
- Nesta plans to reform the city’s budgeting process to allow earlier commissioner input and increase transparency for residents.
- After his swearing-in, Nesta will hold office hours and workshops for residents and commissioners to encourage dialogue and address community concerns.
Mayor-elect Nick Nesta announced his transition plans in a Wednesday Facebook post, a week after he won an April 14 runoff to become Apopka’s next mayor.
“Now that the votes have been counted, I want to begin by saying thank you,” Nesta said. “I’m honored by the trust you’ve placed in me, and I’m excited to begin the work ahead serving our community.”
During his time as mayor-elect, Nesta has primarily devoted his time to building a “transition team,” who will aid him “in meeting with departments” and “gathering information,” according to his post…