Several residents used the town-hall to thank the mayor and volunteers for new community programs, including a hometown-hero recognition and Deltona University civic-education sessions.

A resident said the hometown-hero program completed its first year and that organizers and sponsors including AdventHealth provided donations that covered participation costs for veterans. The mayor said the program’s first year was driven by volunteers and that organizers plan to expand the program with additional sponsors next year.

Residents also praised recent upgrades to city playgrounds and the return of Deltona University, a civic-education offering residents said helped them understand local codes and commission roles. "I learned so much especially about the codes and code enforcement," one attendee told the mayor.

The mayor said he will work with communications staff to post more information about the hometown-hero program on city channels and encouraged residents to seek sponsorships if cost is a barrier.

No formal action or funding vote was recorded during the town-hall. Speakers framed the items as community initiatives supported by volunteers and local donations.