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Mayor's Monthly Message
The Mayor’s Monthly Message is a brief, informative video series designed to keep residents connected and informed. In each short message, the Mayor highlights key City initiatives, responds to questions and topics raised during the monthly Town Hall, shares important public safety reminders and/or provides other timely updates affecting the community.
New videos are released on the second or third weekend of each month, based on the calendar, providing a quick and convenient way for residents to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the City.
Mayor's Monthly Message
Featuring Panama City Mayor Allan Branch
Date: January 17, 2026
Mayor Allan Branch shares how Panama City is strengthening communication and making it easier for residents to engage with City Hall. From investing in clear, concise video updates to expanding two-way feedback through open town halls and new engagement tools, your voice is helping guide our work. Looking ahead, we’re improving written communications: emails, notices, and more to create a clearer, lower-stress experience for everyone. Together, we’re building a more connected, accessible local government, and we thank you for your partnership.
Mayor's Monthly Message
Featuring Panama City Mayor Allan Branch
Date: February 15, 2026
The City of Panama City Parks, Culture, and Recreation Department has launched a native wildflower pilot program designed to enhance sustainability, reduce maintenance costs, and support local ecosystems.
In partnership with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension - Bay County, the St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program, and local native plant expert Sam Mello of Sandhills Native Nursery, the City is testing the use of native wildflowers and grasses in select low-use areas of its more than 5,000 acres of maintained parks and green space.
Rather than mowing all acreage uniformly, the program introduces strategically placed native plantings that require less water, fertilizer, and routine maintenance. These species also provide critical habitat and food sources for butterflies, bees, and other native wildlife.
The pilot program is beginning at the Garden Club site, with the intent to evaluate results and learn from other municipalities that have successfully implemented similar initiatives. The goal is not to eliminate turfgrass citywide, but to adopt a thoughtful, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible approach that can expand in the coming years.