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Bringing Decades of Municipal Finance Leadership to Flagler Beach
When the City of Flagler Beach, Florida needed interim assistance and support for its Finance Department, it turned to Capital Strategic Solutions (CSS) and at the center of that engagement is Mary Ellen Kelley, CSS's Lead Senior Project Manager.
Capital Improvement Planning: Building the Future One Project at a Time
Nobody thinks about the water main under Main Street until it breaks. Or the fire station roof. Or the pump that keeps a neighborhood dry every April. These things work quietly for decades, and then one day they don't.
Astro-Strategic Solutions – Weekly Municipal Horoscope
Week of October 5 – 11, 2026 Welcome back to Astro-Strategic Solutions, where the leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler, and the innocent little list labeled “Fall Projects” has somehow become two pages long. Remember in August when someone said: “We'll...
Beyond the To-Do List: Helping Communities Plan Ahead
Municipal government rarely suffers from a shortage of things to do. Finding the time, funding, and people to do them is another matter. October is National Community Planning Month, making it a good time to consider how communities turn a growing list of needs...
Employee Spotlight: Senior Project Manager, Michael McGovern
Strong municipal leadership requires the ability to balance financial stewardship, strategic planning, economic development, and community engagement. At Capital Strategic Solutions, those qualities are exemplified by Michael McGovern, Senior Project Manager.
Grant Watch Wednesday
This week’s Grant Watch Wednesday features a mix of federal and state funding opportunities supporting public safety, transportation resilience, climate and energy initiatives, water infrastructure, forestry, economic development, and community planning.
ARPA Funds Remaining? Don’t Assume They Have to Go Back
With the December 31, 2026, ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) expenditure deadline approaching, municipalities should be taking a close look at every remaining ARPA balance.
Astro-Strategic Solutions – Weekly Municipal Horoscope
The Weekly Municipal Horoscope: Because municipal life is written in the stars... and the meeting agenda.
BEYOND THE CHECKLIST: Inside Pinellas Public Works’ Year-Round Approach to Preparedness
September 2026 – For many households, hurricane preparedness begins when a storm appears on the forecast: water gets bought, batteries get checked, furniture gets tied down. For Pinellas County Public Works, it begins long before a storm has a name and continues well after hurricane season ends.
Grant Watch Wednesday
State & Local Funding Opportunities This week brings a wide range of opportunities supporting public safety, climate resilience, recreation, infrastructure, water quality, and community development. Capital Strategic Solutions helps municipalities identify...