Page 18 - Boca Club News - December '23

Page 18, Boca Club News
From the Desk of County Commissioner

Marci Woodward: A Message from Marci

Commissioner Woodward, a 20-year Here are some local markets to check out: For more information, visit roofclaimbocaratonbowl.com.
resident of Boca Raton, was elected • Farmer’s Market at Mizner Park: Saturdays at Mizner Park Nonprofit Spotlight. Since 1979, The Lord’s Place has been
in November 2022 as Palm Beach (327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton); a beacon of hope for Palm Beach County’s most vulnerable
County District 4 Commissioner. • The Delray Green Market: Saturdays at Old School Square residents.
She serves on the following board (20 North Swinton Ave, Delray Beach); The nonprofit provides comprehensive wrap-around services
of directors as a representative of • The Gardens Green Market: Sundays at City Hall Municipal to break the cycle of homelessness, offering housing, hot meals,
the county commission: Palm Beach Campus (10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens); job training, reentry services, and more.
Transportation Planning Agency; • West Palm Beach Green Market: Saturdays on 100 North Starting as a small soup kitchen in downtown West Palm
South Florida Regional Transportation Clematis Street in West Palm Beach. Beach, the organization has grown into a multifaceted entity
Authority (TriRail); Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council; Palmetto Park Road Bridge Update. Below is a recent with nearly 15 locations, employing 160 full-time staff members.
CareerSource Palm Beach County; Palm Beach Cultural update from the Engineering and Public Works Department on They help house over 250 individuals every night, giving them
Council, and Value Adjustment Board. Ms. Woodward graduated the Palmetto Park Road Bridge project: a safe and stable place to call home.
from the University of South Carolina-Aiken with a Bachelor’s “The bridge construction project achieved several Staff recently attended the grand opening of The Lord’s
Degree in Fine Arts. milestones, including demolishing concrete approach slabs, Place’s new Fortin Family Campus, a 25,000-square-foot
I want to express my heartfelt thanks to each of you who excavating around the pile installation site, and removing spoil client service center located in West Palm Beach. For more
reached out with kind words, support, and encouragement (waste material). information, visit thelordsplace.org.
after the recent vote on the GL swap in the Ag Reserve. Your “Simultaneously, road crews completed tasks such as Local Government 101: Election of Mayor and Vice
positivity has truly brightened my days, and I am grateful for mowing and pavement marking maintenance. Mayor
each message. “Challenges arose during the installation of piles on the Every year the Board of County Commissioners selects a
A special thanks to COBWRA for honoring me with west end of the El Rio canal, where unexpected underground mayor to preside over commission meetings and serve as the
the “Good Governance Advocate Award.” I look forward to debris prompted the use of additional equipment and extended ceremonial head of Palm Beach County government.
continuing to work together. the process beyond the initial estimate. Despite the setback, all I would like to extend my congratulations to fellow
I am immensely proud of my fellow commissioners for their piles were eventually installed. commissioner Maria Sachs, who was selected to serve as mayor.
dedication in thoroughly reviewing the applicant’s proposal. “Upcoming work includes concrete placement for pile caps A vice mayor is also selected to assume these duties in the
They fearlessly asked tough questions to guarantee that the and continued pile driving. The project is now scheduled to be absence of the mayor. Congratulations to Commissioner Maria
project aligns with the best interests of our communities. Their completed in spring 2024.” Marino for being selected to serve as vice mayor.
commitment to transparency and accountability is commendable. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as The county mayor, introduced by former commissioner
As a board we will persist in making informed decisions we work to enhance our infrastructure. Your support is invaluable Steven Abrams, was created in 2013 and replaced the title of
that positively impact the entire county. Your ongoing support is as we navigate through these phases of progress. chair. The reason for this was to heighten the board’s visibility by
invaluable as we navigate these important matters. Additionally, Boca Raton Bowl Returns to FAU Stadium. In case you increasing public awareness of the role of the commission since
please mark your calendars for my upcoming FlaMINGLE on have not heard, the Boca Raton Bowl (game) is returning to the general public identifies more with a mayor than a board chair.
January 25th at 6:30 p.m. at South County Civic Center in Delray FAU stadium on December 21st at 8 p.m. and will be televised Having a county mayor benefits us regionally when
Beach. I look forward to seeing you! nationally on ESPN. partnering with the mayors of Miami-Dade and Broward
Farmers Markets Return to Palm Beach County. Farmers The game, which started in 2014, is an annual National counties and provides a stronger voice in Washington and
markets around Palm Beach County are back in full swing. Most Collegiate Athletic Association post-season college football Tallahassee. The three most populous counties in Florida are
people do not realize that Palm Beach County is one of the ten game and has grown into a “can’t-miss” community event with a powerful force when united together on common issues,
largest county agricultural industries in the U.S. and the number hospitality, entertainment, and exposure that is unparalleled. We such as economic development, transportation funding and
one east of the Mississippi River. Our local farmer’s markets are anticipate a major economic impact on the entire South Florida environmental issues, including Everglades restoration.
guaranteed to bring you the best produce and artisanal goods region, and Palm Beach County has coordinated a number of If you require assistance, please contact our office at (561)
straight from the heart of our community. events for our residents and visitors to celebrate. 355-2204 or email Mwoodward@pbcgov.org.

Holiday SAT, JAN 27, 2024 • 10AM-2PM

activities!

Stay tuned for dates and details on
Holiday festivities at the museum.

• Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
• Holiday Music Circle A celebration of real heroes, princess
• Grinchmas and fairytale characters, and superheroes
• Professional Storyteller - Trixie the
Holiday Pixie Boynton Beach Amphitheatre in Centennial Park
• Fabulous Fun Friday - Holiday Theme book
reading
• And much more...

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With Us!