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Jupiter Vice Mayor Ilan Kaufer’s Spring 2020 Update

First of all, my family and I Development Of A Home Improvement Grant Program Enhancement Of Bike Lanes To Reduce Accidents
hope you are doing well during For Veterans Current Status: Town Council held discussion in April and
this devastating pandemic. Current Status: Town staff is currently working on this item approved funding for green bike markings on roads and key
During this difficult time, we and it is expected to come to council in the fourth quarter of intersections.
must all work together to help 2020 for discussion. Additional priorities include work on transportation
our communities, particularly Development Of A Paid Family Leave Program For Town mitigation efforts for the U.S. 1 bridge construction, review
all those directly impacted. Employees of options for potential increased indoor community and
Concerning the re-opening Current Status: Town staff is working on this item and it is recreational facilities, and traffic mitigation options. As always
of facilities and businesses, expected to come to council in June for discussion. please share your thoughts on these or any of the current
I continue to consult with Public Discussion By Council Of Use Of Open Space Funds council strategic initiatives. It’s always great to get your
leaders in our health, public Approved By 2019 Referendum feedback.
safety, economic, and other Current Status: I have asked that council have an open Thank you for keeping up to date on these activities. Please
areas to ensure I have pertinent and up to date information discussion concerning the use of these funds. I continue to make sure to follow me on social media at the links below for
for decision making purposes. I appreciate all our County believe that is important an agenda item be set so the public can more frequent updates. If you have any questions or concerns,
Commissioners and state officials have done to balance public provide input and the council can understand each member’s please contact me at ilank@jupiter.fl.us. Please note all emails
safety objectives with economic viability, and maintaining points of view on the issue. Without open dialogue it is difficult sent to my email address are subject to Florida public records
communications with local municipalities. I also will continue for our staff to set achievable goals on this item. laws.
to work on initiatives with our local nonprofits to help those Exploration Of Improvements To Aquatic Recreation Twitter, Facebook, Website, Instagram
in need in our community. Facilities And Swim Safety Programming – Including Copyright © 2020 Ilan Kaufer, All rights reserved.
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Current Status: Town staff is currently working on this
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Mayor For 2020/21 Term item and it is expected to come to council in the third quarter
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Last week, my colleagues selected me to serve as vice-
mayor. I am grateful for their confidence to nominate me for “Service is our number one priority”
this position for the third time in six years and appreciate the
opportunity to once again serve the community in this role. 561-743-0070
New Policy Ideas
In addition to the 2020 strategic initiatives I proposed earlier
this year, I am working on several new ideas to address resident www.palmspoolservices.com
and business concerns. I welcome comments on all of them as
we continue to look at these issues.
• Identifying economic opportunities and assistance for
local business owners
• Increased communications to seniors to provide them with
information on public services
• Developing a plan with SWA and the county to open the
north county recycle and waste facility on a limited basis so
residents can properly dispose of hazardous materials
• Working to facilitate food distribution/farm sharing events
and reducing food waste
Food Distribution
With respect to the last idea, thankfully there has been quick
progress. Over the last few weeks, I have been working with Expires 6/30/20.
leadership at local nonprofits to improve food distribution
efforts in our community. Last week, I worked with Feeding State Licensed & Insured
South Florida to distribute over 40,000 pounds of food to over Serving Palm Beach County CPC # 1457468 • LPG#30099
750 families at their first distribution event, and also worked
with Merciful Heavens on the same day to distribute food to
almost 200 families. Both of these organizations, as well as
several others, will need assistance from our community, and
I will continue to work with their leadership to address any
issues the town can assist with. Thank you to our town staff and
police, as well as all the local volunteers who are supporting
these efforts!
2020 Strategic Initiatives Update
While the virus has taken over all of our lives, we continue Upscale Resale
to move forward with work on strategic initiatives. As you
may recall, my initiatives this year focused on environmental
issues, Veteran services, community recreation, public safety Experience The Difference
and paid family leave for town employees. Please find updated
information below on some of the priorities: New and consigned furniture, unique lighting, accessories and gifts.
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River District And Palm Beach County To Enhance Water
Quality And Oyster Bed/Sea Grass And Other Habitat
Rehabilitation Projects
Current Status: Town staff has had productive discussions
with Palm Beach County, which has existing programs and
projects for these types of environmental restoration efforts.
It is anticipated that town staff will provide information to the
Town Council during the summer for consideration.

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