Page 16 - PGA Community News - July '23

Page 16, PGA C.A.N.! July 2023 July 2023
Tax Talk

Dear Friends: has been immense growth in I am so thrilled that we are able to offer this valuable wellness
Well, the heat is on as our county. In 2022, more program to the employees and “hats off” to their commitment
we enter the height of the than 13,000 people made to their Journey to Good Health.
summer weather here in South the move to Palm Beach
Florida. And while we all County. Settling into a new Say What? I Can Renew My
find comfort inside with the town comes with a lengthy
air conditioning blasting, to-do list of tasks ranging Registration At Publix?
there are some wonderful from updating your driver’s
outdoor things to do this time license to registering to vote. Knowing who to contact for each What does a Publix sub
of year, especially now that item can be a daunting endeavor. To make the process a little have in common with your
the tourist season is over and easier, our office is pleased to offer a Welcome to Palm Beach vehicle registration? Both
those of us that are “year- County Guide. This comprehensive guide includes everything can be conveniently picked
rounders” can enjoy lesser crowds. For instance, there’s from “how-tos” for updating a driver’s license and vehicle up at Publix Super Markets
nothing like an early morning stroll on the beach to watch the registrations through the tax collector’s office, to signing up for in only a matter of minutes!
sunrise or an opportunity to head out west to the edge of the Homestead Exemption, important phone numbers, education Our easy-to-use MV Express
Everglades to watch a beautiful summertime sunset. There options, and even fun facts about our county. If you have friends kiosk allows you to not only
are many wonderful things to do in Palm Beach County and or family planning a move to our county, an online version of renew your registration, but it
here are a few ideas to get you started: the guide is available at www.pbctax.com/welcome-guide. will also print the registration
• Enjoy the many activities at our Palm Beach County with the decal sticker, you
parks, from camping, to playgrounds, and water activities – Journey To Good Health will be on your way in no time! Don’t believe me? Check
there is a variety of things to do. For more information, visit out this video that walks you through the process: MV
https://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/pages/default.aspx. Employee health and wellness have remained a focus for Express Kiosk How to Video - https://www.youtube.com/
• For those that prefer the indoors, why not visit the me since being elected to office in 2006. The American Heart watch?v=Jppdve90zWY.
current exhibits at the Norton Museum of Art? For details, Association previously awarded my agency the “Fit Friendly Keep in mind, if you have a stop, hold or expired registration,
visit https://www.norton.org/. Workplace” designation. Furthermore, my office offers Journey you cannot renew your registration using the MV Express kiosk.
• For you water enthusiasts, there is swimming or surfing to Good Health, a wellness initiative designed to reduce the As of right now, we have six MV Express kiosks located in
at our wonderful beaches or perhaps an island adventure at incidence of chronic disease. Publix Super Markets throughout Palm Beach County. To find
Peanut Island (https://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/Locations/ Our Journey to Good Health program offered to employees the location nearest you, visit www.pbctax.com/kiosks/.
Peanut-Island.aspx). features three key elements to help guide them to healthy living.
There is plenty more to do around our fantastic community, First, in February, employees were invited to participate in health
so I encourage you to visit https://www.thepalmbeaches.com/ screenings, which are designed to target the factors that influence
to find that perfect summer adventure. cardiovascular health, such as blood sugar, cholesterol, blood
Enjoy your summer and have a great Fourth of July holiday! pressure, and body mass index (BMI). Each participant then
Anne M. Gannon, received a Fitbit to track their daily steps, qualifying them to be
Constitutional Tax Collector, eligible for special incentives if they walk at least 10,000 steps
Serving Palm Beach County daily. Next, we provide onsite nutrition classes with our licensed
dietician, to teach participants about meal planning and eating
Introducing The Welcome strategies to minimize risks. Finally, after a few months and at the
end of this annual program, employees are re-screened, and those
Guide results are compared to their initial results. Those employees
who are successful in achieving healthier results are eligible to
When I first moved to Palm Beach County I remember how receive a reduction in their health insurance premiums for the
intimidating it was to get settled into a new area. Since then, there entire year!

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