Week of October 12 – 18, 2026 Welcome back to Astro-Strategic Solutions, where you looked at your calendar this morning and thought: “Oh good, I have an opening at 10:00.” Adorable. By 9:17, that opening had become a phone call, a “quick conversation,” and an...
Senior Project Manager | Capital Strategic Solutions Successful municipal leadership requires a combination of strategic vision, sound financial management, and the ability to turn complex challenges into meaningful opportunities for communities. At Capital Strategic...
When the City of Flagler Beach, Florida, needed interim assistance and support for its Finance Department, it turned to Capital Strategic Solutions (CSS). At the center of that engagement is Mary Ellen Kelley, CSS’s Lead Senior Project Manager. A Career Built on...
INTRODUCTION ===================================== --> 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...
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 into a...
