City Manager's Annual Report 2017 | A Year In Review | Page 5

TRANSPARENCY A transparent government is an essential element of a free and democratic society. The City of Port St. Lucie understands the importance of upholding this ideal, and its staff has worked to create an open culture of communication. From a new public records request system to an attractive, interactive and user-friendly bi-weekly magazine, the City has made strides to keep residents informed and up-to-date on the inner workings of their City government.