Page 16 - Boca Club News - September '23

Page 16, Boca Club News
From the Desk of County Commissioner

Marci Woodward: A Message from Marci

Commissioner Woodward, a 20-year be open Monday- Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and provide independently elected officials. Palm Beach County has
resident of Boca Raton, was elected the following services: seven constitutional officers who manage their departments
in November 2022 as Palm Beach • Assistance for owner/builders (in-person) with required separately from the Board of County Commissioners
County District 4 Commissioner. forms; including:
She serves on the following board • Notary service for required permit documents; • Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
of directors as a representative • Assistance with applications and inspection notices/ • Property Appraiser
of the county commission: Palm comments. • Public Defender
Beach Transportation Planning Additionally, permit applications are accepted 24/7 • Sheriff
Agency; South Florida Regional online in the ePZB portal and full services are provided at • State Attorney
Transportation Authority (TriRail); Treasure Coast Regional the main office at 2300 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach. • Supervisor of Elections
Planning Council; CareerSource Palm Beach County; Palm Nonprofit Spotlight. The Spirit of Giving Network is • Tax Collector
Beach Cultural Council, and Value Adjustment Board. Ms. a group of over 75 local nonprofits dedicated to serving Additionally, they establish the budgets for their offices,
Woodward graduated from the University of South Carolina- children and families in Palm Beach County. The group’s independent of the operating budget set by the Board of
Aiken with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. objective is to streamline the delivery of services to the County Commissioners.
Within months of beginning my term, I was approached community by working collaboratively to solve issues Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. The Clerk
by two constituents about putting together a Veterans and improve operations through internal and external of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach County
Service Advisory Board. I was surprised we did not have partnerships. is responsible for safeguarding public records and taxpayer
one for Palm Beach County. As a new commissioner, it was Some programs the network supports include: money. Joseph Abruzzo was elected in November 2020 as
a great opportunity for me to navigate the inner workings • Annual Back to School PBC!; Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach
of county government for a fantastic cause. • The Roofclaim.com Boca Raton Bowl; County and was sworn into office on January 5th, 2021.
I come from a family of veterans and know they are • Annual Holiday Gift Drive; As clerk, he leads a team of nearly 650 employees who
unique in their needs. Many non-profits, government • Community Spirit Race; serve more than 1.5 million Palm Beach County residents
departments and private organizations do fantastic work • Nonprofit Training, Networking and Engagement; and oversees an annual operating budget of $70.5 million.
for our veterans but often work in silos. The approach of • Forum for Nonprofits Radio Program. As the comptroller for Palm Beach County, he is responsible
both gentlemen was to bridge the gap. I learned Palm Beach I recently attended the annual Back to School Bash for ensuring the proper investment and legal use of billions
County is home to the state’s largest veteran population at Village Academy in Delray Beach hosted by the Spirt of dollars in taxpayer money. His office supports Palm
without an active base. So many wonderful things are of Giving. The annual event provides students from low- Beach County government and the 15th Judicial Circuit
happening here; I wanted to help put them together. income families with backpacks, school supplies and in his roles as chief financial officer, treasurer and auditor,
At our August 22nd BCC meeting, we made this idea resource kits to prepare for the upcoming school year. Kudos clerk of the Circuit Court, county recorder and clerk of the
a reality with unanimous support from the board. The to everyone for such a successful and important event. Board of County Commissioners.
Veteran’s Service Advisory Board (VSAB) has been Local Government 101. For more information, visit mypalmbeachclerk.com.
approved, and we hope to have its first meeting by Veterans Constitutional Officers. Constitutional Officers If you require assistance, please contact our office at
Day this year. were established by the Florida Constitution and are (561) 355-2204 or email Mwoodward@pbcgov.org.
I want to thank Chief Duren and his staff for their work
in creating this board. It went back and forth several times,
but I believe we have put together something truly special.
I hope to see this duplicated in other areas. The board will
consist of 11 members from public and private organizations
that assist veterans. They must live in Palm Beach County
and know about local veteran support services, including
mental health/substance abuse, housing, financial assistance
and employment. For more information and/or how to serve,
contact us at (561) 355-2204.
Thank you, David Kirkland, Grey Team CEO and
U.S. Army Reservist, and Thomas Turkin, Vice Mayor of
Boynton Beach and Navel Reservist, for bringing this to
my attention and speaking to the board at our meeting. This
is exactly the type of work I hoped to be part of during my
term as your commissioner.
I am just getting started on LinkedIn and I’m
already hooked! Connect with me at linkedin.com/in/
commissionerwoodward/.
District 4 Improvements. The new playground at
Caloosa Park in Boynton Beach is now open with equipment
for all ages. In addition, we are in the process of upgrading Everyone deserves a doctor who they
the athletic fields and roadways, replacing lighting and
renovating the racquetball courts. Upcoming projects trust and like. One who listens and
include a new press box at the athletic fields and restrooms.
Caloosa Park is over 65 acres featuring a fish-stocked takes their time to answer questions
lake, pickle ball, basketball and tennis courts, softball fields,
playgrounds, picnic pavilions with grills, an exercise course and address concerns. A doctor who is
with 20 stations and more!
Palmetto Park Rd. Bridge Update. Below is a recent available when you need them most.
update from the Engineering and Public Works Department
on the Palmetto Park Road Bridge project.
The contractor is installing storm drainage components
at various project points to manage stormwater runoff. I provide proactive, preventive, wellness & sick care to
Additionally, grout injections within city-owned utilities adult patients at my concierge medical practice.
are in progress, ensuring their secure abandonment.
Road crews continue to clear materials in the southern
right of way for the new sidewalk and replacement To discuss your health needs, and my care model, you
driveways.
The existing eastbound bridge sections have been are invited to a complimentary meet and greet with
removed, debris cleared and pile caps demolished, paving me - by video, phone or, when the pandemic permits,
the way for forthcoming new bridge construction.
The project schedule now shows completion in late in-person at my practice.
November 2023 due to troubleshooting and material defect
issues with certain utilities. Please call 561.368.0191 to schedule your meet and
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding
as we work to enhance our infrastructure. Your support is greet with me. I look forward to meeting you.
invaluable as we navigate through these phases of progress.
Building Division Office in South County. Palm Steven E. Reznick, MD, FACP
Beach County’s Building Division reopened its office at the Recognized as a “Best Doc”. Practicing in our community since 1979.
Southeast Palm Beach County Administrative Complex at
345 S. Congress Avenue in Delray Beach. The office will
7280 W. Palmetto Park Road | Suite 205N | Boca Raton | 33433
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