Page 34 - Southern Exposure - November '23

Page 34, Southern Exposure

loCal government

Tax Talk

Dear Friends: Industry Award Winners! The celebration does not end there, as our office
There is not much of a was awarded the Jurisdiction of the Year Award for our
chill in the air here in South I am thrilled that our response when COVID-19 arrived, and how quickly we
Florida as November rolls agency is the recipient of turned our in-person service model into a reservation-only
upon us, but one thing is for not one, but two awards process. We were also recognized for our commitment to
certain … it’s property tax at the 2023 Aumentum deliver exceptional service by offering more convenient
season. Nov. 1 marks the Customer Excellence opportunities for our clients to do business with us online
mailing of property tax bills (ACE) awards ceremony and enhancing the reservation-making process. It is
here in Palm Beach County, held in Nashville, Tenn.! extremely rewarding that our agency is being recognized
so watch your mailboxes in First, I am so proud to for the pioneering innovations that help to deliver industry-
early November. Your taxes congratulate two of our leading customer satisfaction results! I am so proud that
are due by March 31, 2024, employees, Michelle the work our team does, day in and day out, is recognized
but we offer several discounts for paying early, with the Harris and A.J. Balram, nationally. Congratulations, Team TCO!
maximum discount of 4 percent offered if taxes are paid by who each received the
Nov. 30. Then the discount drops to 3 percent in December, Lisa Redding (ACE)
2 percent in January and 1 percent in February. There is no Award for Project Pictured left is A.J. Balram and
discount if you wait and pay your taxes in March. Once Management. This award right is Michelle Harris accepting
you receive your bill, you can visit www.pbctax.com to is given to recipients the Lisa Redding Award for
take advantage of our convenient online payment portal. I who demonstrated Project Management.
encourage you to visit our website for complete details about exemplary leadership
your property taxes as well as information for enrolling in in managing an event,
our installment payment plan for future tax year payments. project, or process
Anne M. Gannon, b y de m o nst r a t i n g
Constitutional Tax Collector, confidence, teamwork,
Serving Palm Beach County determination, positivity,
leadership, effective
Honoring Our Vietnam change management and
communication. All of
Veterans which are exemplified
by Michelle and A.J.
Once again, it is an honor for my who were instrumental
agency to participate in the United in ensuring a complex
States of America Vietnam War upgrade of our property
Commemoration program. Over tax software was
the past several years, we have implemented without a Pictured right is Sue Englhardt
honored hundreds of Palm Beach hitch! Congratulations accepting the Jurisdiction of the
County Vietnam veterans with a special Michelle and A.J.! Year Award.
commemorative lapel pin as my way of saying “thank
you” for their service and sacrifice. This is the fourth year
we have participated in this special partnership with the
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
(FLHSMV). Our office is honored to provide one pin to Palm
Beach County veterans or their families in honor of their
military service in Vietnam.
This is the official pin of the United States of America
Vietnam War Commemoration, authorized by Congress to
recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. It’s a
heartfelt tribute to those who served, and a way to say, “thank
you,” for their service to our country.
Requests can be made by completing a request form
online at www.pbctax.com. Your pin, along with my personal
letter of appreciation will be mailed directly to you. These
commemorative pins are available now through Nov. 30.
Veterans are only eligible to receive one pin; therefore, if
you previously received your commemorative pin, no need
to request again. You must be a Palm Beach County resident
to participate. We thank you for your service and we are most
honored to recognize you with this special commemorative
lapel pin.
Drive A Golf Cart?

Are you and your family golfers? Because of our balmy
weather, many people in Palm Beach County enjoy the links
year-round. And in some of our communities, a golf cart can
be a convenient way to get around! So, it is important to be
aware and understand the rules of the road when it comes to
golf carts.
On Oct. 1, a new law took effect regarding who can operate
a golf cart on a public road or street. Previously, anyone over
the age of 14 could drive a golf cart on a public road. The
new law requires golf cart drivers who are at least 18 years
old to possess a valid, government-issued photo identification
card. In addition, golf cart drivers between the ages of 15 and
17 must possess a valid learner’s driver’s license or valid
driver’s license. For both age groups, there are penalties for
drivers who do not have a valid identification card. Licensed and Insured
To learn more about driving your golf cart safely, visit
https://golfcarts.org/a-complete-guide-to-golf-cart-safety/.