Marco Welcomes New City Clerk

Marco Island City Manager Mike McNees has announced the appointment of Joan Taylor to the position of City Clerk. Joan was chosen for the position following a rigorous selection process after the resignation of the previous City Clerk, Mike Sheffield.

Joan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the position. She most recently served as the Accreditation and Grants Manager in the Marco Island Police Department. Prior to her work with the City of Marco Island, Joan was a Senior Vice President for ZenithOptimedia and the Director of Communications Planning for Mindshare, a global media agency. Joan’s diverse background includes work in New York City, Guangzhou, China and Istanbul, Turkey. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Hobart & William Smith Colleges.

“Joan will be a great addition to our Executive Leadership team,” said City Manager Mike McNees. “Her experience in the private sector brings a new perspective to City government, specifically her focus on process improvements, accountability, and the value of time. I know she will raise the standards of her work team.”

City Clerk Joan Taylor assumed the role on June 5, 2023. She can be reached at Marco Island City Hall, (239) 389-5010 or jtaylor@cityofmarcoisland.com.