Page 14 - Boca ViewPointe - September '23

Page 14, Viewpointe September 2023
From The Desk Of Commissioner Marci Woodward

A Message from Marci The project schedule now shows completion in late Giving. The annual event provides students from low-income
November 2023 due to troubleshooting and material defect families with backpacks, school supplies and resource kits
Within months of beginning issues with certain utilities. to prepare for the upcoming school year. Kudos to everyone
my term, I was approached Thank you for your continued patience and understanding for such a successful and important event!
by two constituents about as we work to enhance our infrastructure. Your support is
putting together a Veterans invaluable as we navigate through these phases of progress. Local Government 101
Service Advisory Board. I was
surprised we did not have one Building Division Office in Constitutional Officers
for Palm Beach County. As Constitutional Officers were established by the Florida
a new commissioner, it was South County Constitution and are independently elected officials.
a great opportunity for me to Palm Beach County has seven constitutional officers
navigate the inner workings Palm Beach County’s Building Division reopened its who manage their departments separately from the Board
of county government for a office at the Southeast Palm Beach County Administrative of County Commissioners including:
fantastic cause. Complex at 345 S. Congress Avenue in Delray Beach. • Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
I come from a family of veterans and know they are The office will be open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to • Property Appraiser
unique in their needs. Many non-profits, government 5 p.m. and provide the following services: • Public Defender
departments, and private organizations do fantastic work for • Assistance for owner/builders (in-person) with • Sheriff
our veterans but often work in silos. The approach of both required forms • State Attorney
gentlemen was to bridge the gap. • Notary service for required permit documents • Supervisor of Elections
I learned Palm Beach County is home to the state’s largest • Assistance with applications and inspection notices/ • Tax Collector
veteran population without an active base. So many wonderful comments Additionally, they establish the budgets for their offices,
things are happening here; I wanted to help put them together. Additionally, permit applications are accepted 24/7 independent of the operating budget set by the Board of
At our August 22, 2023, BCC meeting, we made this idea a online in the ePZB portal and full services are provided at County Commissioners.
reality with unanimous support from the board. The Veteran’s the main office at 2300 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach. Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Service Advisory Board (VSAB) has been approved, and we The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm
hope to have its first meeting by Veterans Day this year. Nonprofit Spotlight Beach County is responsible for safeguarding public records
I want to thank Chief Duren and his staff for their work in and taxpayer money.
creating this board. It went back and forth several times, but I The Spirit of Giving Network is a group of over 75 local Joseph Abruzzo was elected in November 2020 as Clerk
believe we have put together something truly special. I hope to nonprofits dedicated to serving children and families in Palm of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach County
see this duplicated in other areas. Beach County. and was sworn into office on January 5, 2021.
The board will consist of 11 members from public and private The group’s objective is to streamline the delivery of As clerk, he leads a team of nearly 650 employees who
organizations that assist veterans. They must live in Palm Beach services to the community by working collaboratively to serve more than 1.5 million Palm Beach County residents
County and know about local veteran support services, including solve issues and improve operations through internal and and oversees an annual operating budget of $70.5 million.
mental health/substance abuse, housing, financial assistance, and external partnerships. As the comptroller for Palm Beach County, he is
employment. For more information and/or how to serve, contact Some programs the network supports include: responsible for ensuring the proper investment and legal use
us at (561) 355-2204. • Annual Back to School PBC! of billions of dollars in taxpayer money.
Thank you, David Kirkland, Grey Team CEO and U.S. • The Roofclaim.com Boca Raton Bowl His office supports Palm Beach County government and
Army Reservist, and Thomas Turkin, Vice Mayor of Boynton • Annual Holiday Gift Drive the 15th Judicial Circuit in his roles as chief financial officer,
Beach and Navel Reservist, for bringing this to my attention and • Community Spirit Race treasurer and auditor, clerk of the Circuit Court, county
speaking to the board at our meeting. This is exactly the type of • Nonprofit Training, Networking and Engagement recorder and clerk of the Board of County Commissioners.
work I hoped to be part of during my term as your commissioner. • Forum for Nonprofits Radio Program For more information, visit mypalmbeachclerk.com.
I am just getting started on LinkedIn and I’m already hooked! I recently attended the annual Back to School Bash at If you require assistance, please contact our office at
Connect with me at linkedin.com/in/commissionerwoodward/. Village Academy in Delray Beach hosted by the Spirit of 561-355-2204 or email Mwoodward@pbcgov.org. 
District 4 Improvements REVERSE MORTGAGES

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 the athletic
fields and roadways, replacing lighting, and renovating the
racquetball courts.
Upcoming projects include a new press box at the athletic
fields and restrooms.
Caloosa Park is over 65 acres featuring a fish-stocked
lake, pickle ball, basketball and tennis courts, softball fields,
playgrounds, picnic pavilions with grills, an exercise course
with 20 stations and more! WHERE EXPERIENCE COUNTS
Palmetto Park Rd. Bridge Consider a Reverse mortgage as a financial planning tool/safety net.

Update Have a plan In place, be ready.
Set up a stand-by-line of credit that grows over time.
Below is a recent update from the Engineering and Public
Works Department on the Palmetto Park Road Bridge project. “Seniors/Older adults are living longer and running
The contractor is installing storm drainage components low on money.”
at various project points to manage stormwater runoff.
Additionally, grout injections within city-owned utilities Do not wait for a crisis - Prepare now!
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 driveways. “Make sure your spouse/partner
The existing eastbound bridge sections have been
removed, debris cleared and pile caps demolished, paving is financially secure”
the way for forthcoming new bridge construction. Request an in-person meeting
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