A Call to Serve
2018 — A New Chapter Begins
Just months after retiring from AT&T in April 2018, Nancy was urged by several residents to run for Mayor. She entered the race on the last day of qualifying in June.
With the November election only months away, Nancy hit the ground running—knocking on doors, meeting residents, listening to their concerns, and working hard to earn their trust.
What began as an unexpected campaign became Nancy’s first step into public service.
From Candidate to Mayor
2018 - Elected to Serve
On November 6, 2018, Nancy Miller was elected Mayor with 63% of the vote. Just one week later, on November 13, she was sworn into office and went to work.
From the beginning, Nancy believed residents deserved to hear directly from their city government.
Just two months after taking office, she started Coffee with the Mayor, creating an informal, face-to-face opportunity for residents to learn what was happening in their city, ask questions, voice concerns, and speak directly with city staff.
For Nancy, transparency wasn’t a campaign promise. It became part of how she governed.
Bringing City Hall to the Community
2019 — Coffee with the Mayor Begins
Just two months after taking office, Nancy Miller started Coffee with the Mayor to give residents a direct connection to their city government.
Her goal was simple: transparency. Residents could hear firsthand what was happening in their city, ask questions, raise concerns, and speak directly with Nancy and city staff.
What began in 2019 became an ongoing tradition, bringing residents and city leaders together year after year. The photos shown here are from Coffee with the Mayor in 2021.
For Nancy, transparency meant more than providing information. It meant being accessible.
Leading Through Uncertainty
2020 — Responding to COVID-19
In March 2020, as COVID-19 created unprecedented uncertainty, Nancy followed the public-health guidance and emergency protocols in place at the time. Residents were being advised to mask up, wash up, and spread out, while cities across the country worked to determine how to safely continue essential operations.
City meetings moved online, protective glass partitions were installed at City Hall and between commissioners, and seating in the commission chambers was spaced apart.
When the County provided the city with 10,000 masks and 500 safety signs, Nancy took the response directly into the community. She personally visited businesses and condominiums, delivering masks and signs and asking that the guidance be posted at building entrances.
During an uncertain time, Nancy believed leadership meant being visible, accessible, and willing to do the work personally.
A Promise Kept
A Community Ready for Change
A Community Ready for Change
A Community Ready for Change
A Promise in Progress
A Community Ready for Change
A Community Ready for Change
Getting It Done
A Community Ready for Change
Getting It Done
43 Days That Changed Our Coastline
Leadership Through the Storm
Recovery, Advocacy & Action
Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole struck just 43 days apart, leaving devastating damage along the Daytona Beach Shores coastline. Homes, condominiums, seawalls, pool decks and other beachfront property were severely impacted.
In the aftermath, Nancy Miller worked directly with residents, condominium associations, local and state officials, and emergency management agencies to help move recovery efforts forward. She made regular visits to affected properties, met with residents and condominium leaders, and pushed for continued communication on seawall repairs and coastal protection.
Nancy worked with state leaders and agencies to bring attention and resources to Daytona Beach Shores. She participated in meetings with Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Marco Rubio, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and other officials. She also helped bring residents and condominium representatives together to share information, coordinate recovery efforts and pursue solutions.
From storm preparation and emergency response to the long recovery that followed, Nancy remained engaged with the community and focused on protecting Daytona Beach Shores.
Recovery Didn't Happen Overnight
The devastation left by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole began a recovery that would span years. Seawall repairs progressed at different rates, while restoring and replenishing the beach became an even longer-term effort.
2023 — Taking the Fight to Tallahassee
Nancy traveled to Tallahassee to advocate for Daytona Beach Shores and coastal communities during the difficult recovery.
2024–2025 — Recovery Continued
Nancy continued working with state and local leaders as seawall repairs progressed and attention turned toward the longer-term restoration of the beach.
2025–2026 — Restoring the Coastline
Beach replenishment marked another major stage in a recovery that took years, not months
Why I’m Running for Volusia County Council
After years of serving Daytona Beach Shores, I have seen firsthand how decisions made at the county level affect our cities, neighborhoods, businesses and residents.
I believe Volusia County needs experienced leadership that listens, works with our communities and stays focused on practical solutions.
I’m running to bring that experience, accountability and commitment to the Volusia County Council.
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