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Council Corner: It’s Time for Holiday Fun in Boca!

By Monica Mayotte, who was re-elected the holidays are right around the corner! The holidays bring Lights Music Series in the South end of Mizner Park. See
to another term on the Boca Raton City so many exciting and fun city sponsored events for all ages. below on how to get more details on the city’s website.
Council, and who is CRA Chair. Ms. Boca has a new event this holiday season. Show your Saturday, December 16th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Holiday
Mayotte has been a resident of Boca holiday spirit by decorating your house or business and enter Boat Parade, along the Intracoastal Waterway. See below
Raton for more than 20 years, active in the city’s Deck the House decorating contest. Registration is on how to get more details on the city’s website.
the community both in our local schools currently in progress. To obtain more information and submit These are just some of the highlights of the city’s events
and as a city advisory board member. your registration, please follow the search instructions at happening throughout the holiday season. There are many
Before I get to the fun stuff, the city the bottom of my article. The judging period is December more to choose from. To find all the city’s holiday festivities
council has been busy this fall working 8th – 15th. Winners will be announced on December 17th. and their details, search for “Boca Jolly Days” on the internet.
on improving our supply of affordable housing in Boca Raton. Your home or business must reside within the city limits or City Government Calendar
During the state legislative session in the beginning of the year, within the limits of the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Parks City offices closed on Thanksgiving, November 23rd.
the state legislature passed Senate Bill 102, called the Live Local District. Good luck to everyone who participates! City Council Meetings - all held at our 6500 Congress Avenue
Act. The city is currently drafting legislation to conform with Saturday, November 18th, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Boca Building:
this new state statute. Raton’s Very Merry Holidays Event in Mizner Park. The November 27th - CRA/Council Workshop, 1:30 p.m.
We are also busy working on downtown mobility and events begin at 6:00 p.m. Our tree lighting ceremony begins November 28th - City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
walkability. We want to ensure that the residents and visitors at 7:15 p.m. Enjoy free holiday themed activities before and December 11th - CRA/Council Workshop, 1:30 p.m.
in downtown feel safe and comfortable getting around without after the tree lighting. December 12th - City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
using a car. We are currently working on two Requests for Wednesday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. - Boca Raton Second set of December meetings are cancelled each year
Proposals: one for solutions to micro-mobility in and around the Holiday Parade in Downtown Boca Raton, along Federal due to the holidays.
downtown, and another for a consultant to perform the necessary Highway. The theme this year is Holidays on the Silver Screen. Have a happy and healthy Holiday Season and be safe.
analysis on how to improve our walkability downtown. Arrive early to get the best seat along the parade route.
And now for the fun stuff! It’s that time of year again… Fridays in December, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Season of
Memo from County Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon:

Here’s How to Get Your Maximum Property Tax Discount!

By Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Tax in January and 1% in February. There is no discount if you wait with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor
Collector serving Palm Beach County. and pay your taxes in March. Once you receive your bill, you Vehicles (FLHSMV). Our office is honored to provide one pin
You can reach her office by Email: can visit www.pbctax.com to take advantage of our convenient to Palm Beach County veterans or their families in honor of their
ClientAdvocate@taxcollectorpbc.com. online payment portal. I encourage you to visit our website for military service in Vietnam.
Phone: (561) 355-4271. complete details about your property taxes as well as information It is the official pin of the United States of America Vietnam
There is not much of a chill in the air for enrolling in our Installment Payment Plan for future tax year War Commemoration, authorized by Congress to recognize
here in South Florida as November rolls payments. the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. It’s a heartfelt tribute
upon us, but one thing is for certain… Honoring Our Vietnam Veterans. Once again, it is an to those who served, and a way to say, “Thank you,” for their
it’s property tax season. November honor for my agency to participate in the United States of service to our country.
1st marks the mailing of property tax bills here in Palm Beach America Vietnam War Commemoration program. Over the past Requests can be made by completing a request form
County, so check your mailboxes now. Your taxes are due by several years, we have honored hundreds of Palm Beach County online at www.pbctax.com. Your pin, along with my personal
March 31st, 2024, but we offer several discounts for paying early, Vietnam Veterans with a special commemorative lapel pin as my letter of appreciation, will be mailed directly to you. These
with the maximum discount of 4% offered if taxes are paid by way of saying “Thank you” for their service and sacrifice. This
November 30th. Then the discount drops to 3% in December, 2% is the fourth year we have participated in this special partnership Memo from County Tax Collector on page 14