Page 11 - Boca Club News - January '24

Boca Club News, Page 11
From the Desk of Commissioner Marci Woodward:

My Busy (and Interesting) Year On Your Behalf

Commissioner Woodward, a 20-year nonoperational streetlights along Palmetto Park Rd. and The bridge contractor is installing steel rebar and timber
resident of Boca Raton, was elected I-95, ensuring improved visibility for the community. formwork in preparation for the pile caps for the mid-span
in November 2022 as Palm Beach Expediting infrastructure improvements: Our efforts of the bridge.
County District 4 Commissioner. resulted in expediting the permit process for new poles and Additionally, crews placed concrete for intermediate
She serves on the following board LED lights on Military Trail in Boca Raton, prioritizing bends #2 and #3, and timber formwork was removed.
of directors as a representative better lighting for the area. Concrete sheet piles were installed on the west side of
of the county commission: Palm Prioritizing road safety: We initiated engineering for a the bridge.
Beach Transportation Planning traffic signal implementation at 6853 SW 18th Street, Boca Upcoming work includes concrete placement for pile
Agency; South Florida Regional Raton, addressing concerns and enhancing traffic flow. caps and continued pile driving on the east side of El Rio
Transportation Authority (TriRail); Treasure Coast Regional Expediting community projects: Our initiative Canal. The project is scheduled to be completed in spring
Planning Council; CareerSource Palm Beach County; Palm facilitated the completion of the Caloosa Park Playground, 2024.
Beach Cultural Council, and Value Adjustment Board. Ms. demonstrating our commitment to timely recreational Thank you for your continued patience and understanding
Woodward graduated from the University of South Carolina- space enhancements. as we work to enhance our infrastructure. Your support is
Aiken with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. Supporting community services: We coordinated invaluable as we navigate through these phases of progress.
Season’s Greetings from District 4! It is hard to believe with Palm Tran to donate surplus buses to local Milani Park Public Outreach Meeting. Palm Beach
2023 is already coming to an end. It has been an interesting nonprofit agencies, promoting community outreach and County, in collaboration with Highland Beach, will be
year for me. transportation accessibility. hosting a public outreach meeting to discuss the park’s
All the clichés fit. I went from baptism by fire to drinking Improving infrastructure: We advocated for and future on Thursday, February 1st, at 6:00 pm at the Highland
from a firehose to keeping my head above water in short supported the resurfacing of Camino Del Mar from SW Beach Library conference room (3618 S. Ocean Blvd,
order. However, I must say, my staff, the county staff, and 18th St. to Camino Real, enhancing road conditions for Highland Beach, FL 33487).
many players from around the county have helped me residents. County staff will present an overview of the park’s
navigate the sometimes rough waters of local government. We are eager to maintain an open dialogue with our current status and future plans, followed by an opportunity
I am regularly asked, “How do you like it?” My answer constituents. Please use any of the forms of communication for public comments. We encourage you to attend the
is, “I give it a 4 out of 5,” and I think that is pretty good! available to reach out to my office with any questions or meeting and share your thoughts and suggestions.
Since assuming office the Board has voted on nearly 3,000 concerns. Local Government 101. Beyond our familiar role as
agenda items spanning a wide array of crucial sectors such Thank you for your trust, collaboration, and unwavering county policymakers, did you know commissioners also
as airports, facilities and development, community services, support throughout this journey. Wishing you a happy and wear another hat?
water utilities, fire rescue, and numerous other essential areas. healthy holiday season. We often serve on a range of boards and commissions,
Additionally, our office has been responsive to various Download the New Connect PBC App. Check out tackling essential issues like healthcare, transportation,
resident concerns, taking action across multiple fronts Palm Beach County’s new Connect PBC app designed economic development, and even regional waste
including the following: for seamless service requests, vital updates on community management. These additional duties connect us to diverse
Addressing pest concerns: We activated the county’s matters, and staying in the loop with local events. community needs and allow us to influence critical decisions
mosquito control team to address issues in Spanish River Notably, residents can customize alerts tailored to their beyond county lines, ensuring your voice is heard in more
Park near the dog park effectively. location, making it a breeze to stay informed about road than just local government.
Resolving overgrowth challenges: Our request for Code closures, trash collection schedules and crucial updates As your county commissioner, I serve on the following
Enforcement to inspect the CVS on Military Trail/Coconut impacting their area. Android users can download it on boards:
Ln. led to the property owner rectifying landscaping Google Play and iPhones on the Apple Apps Store. The Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency
concerns and removing obstructions. Palmetto Park Road Bridge Update. Below is a recent focuses on transportation planning and programming goals
Enhancing safety: We engaged with the Florida update from the Engineering and Public Works Department
Department of Transportation to review and repair on the Palmetto Park Road Bridge project. From the Desk of Commissioner on page 14