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From the Desk of Commissioner from page 13 provides up to $10,000 to neighborhood-based groups Armed with a Masters in Business Administration, Valerrie
and/or organizations for improvement projects, including is equipped to aid entrepreneurs, job seekers and investors alike
Meanwhile, on the east side, they’re busy laying the beautification to safety and sustainability initiatives. in their research needs. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur
groundwork for the approach slab, including setting up Applicants must attend a mandatory pre-application seeking guidance on market trends, a job seeker looking to
formwork and pouring concrete. conference on March 6th, and submit by May 15th. polish your resume, or an investor scouting for the next big
They’ve also finished installing 14-inch piles for Some completed projects I have visited include an upgraded opportunity, Valerrie is here to support your journey. With her
wing walls on the southeast quadrant and are on track for playground/fitness area, a community garden (where we expertise, she can provide individual consultations tailored to
completion in spring 2024. Thank you for your continued enjoyed plantain banana bread and jam straight from the your specific needs or guide you through informative group
patience and understanding as we work to enhance our garden), a community center, and more. tours.
infrastructure. Your support is invaluable as we navigate More information: So, the next time you’re pondering where to turn for reliable
through these phases of progress. Mark your calendars! Here are some important dates for business resources, remember that help is just a phone call or
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) is setting the upcoming election: email away. Reach out to Valerrie at (561) 233-2789 or prittv@
a new standard in emergency medical care. As the first and The Supervisor of Elections Office must receive your pbclibrary.org for more information on how she can assist you.
only local fire department administering life-saving blood Vote-by-Mail ballot by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Stay tuned for more intriguing “Did you know?” topics in
transfusions at the scene, they’re rewriting the playbook for March 19th. our upcoming columns.
rapid response. Early Voting is available from Saturday, March 9th through When did the Jupiter Lighthouse, the oldest building in
Since the program’s inception, our trained professionals Sunday, March 17th from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Palm Beach County, open? 1964 1882 1860 1871
have administered blood to nearly 100 patients, a testament Election Day is Tuesday, March 19th. Polls are open from We welcome your feedback on our Message from Marci
to their commitment to saving lives. In Palm Beach County, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. column. Please let us know if you found this information
we are fortunate to have such dedicated and innovative More information: helpful and what else you would like to know.
emergency responders leading the charge in providing top- In Palm Beach County, the American Cancer Society (ACS) Constituent Services: Community Outreach, Economic
tier care to our community. is a lifeline for many. Through their patient services, including Development, Environmental Protection, Mental Health/
We are here to help! Office Telephone: (561) 355-2204. transportation and housing assistance, they ensure that no one Substance Abuse Disorders, Planning, Zoning & Building,
Commissioner Woodward: mwoodward@pbc.gov Caitlin fights alone. Infrastructure, Public Safety, Transportation, Community &
Joyce: cjoyce@pbc.gov ACS also provides crucial funding for local research, Veteran Services.
Christian Wright: cwright@pbc.gov paving the way for breakthrough treatments, and their Speakers Bureau. Palm Beach County Public Affairs
Follow us on social media for updates: Facebook advocacy efforts champion policies that promote prevention oversees the Speakers Bureau, a valuable resource catering
Instagram LinkedIn and access to care. Whether it’s hosting community events or to diverse entities such as businesses, civic organizations,
Meetings: BCC Workshop February 27th , 9:30 a.m.; BCC providing support groups, ACS is dedicated to empowering homeowners associations, volunteer groups, and others seeking
Meetings March 5th, March 12th, 9:30 a.m.; BCC Zoning survivors and caregivers alike. For more information, please expert speakers. Our array of topics spans from agriculture and
March 28th, 9:30 a.m. Residents may offer comments and/or contact Lindsay Bennett at lindsay.bennett@cancer.org. animal welfare to youth services and zoning regulations.
concerns to the board by filling out a comment card (available In our bustling county, filled with innovation and To ensure seamless coordination, kindly reach out to Public
in the chambers). entrepreneurial spirit, did you know that we have a hidden Affairs at (561) 355-2754 at least two weeks before your event.
Palm Beach County’s Office of Community Revitalization gem waiting to assist you in your business endeavors?
invites applications for the Neighborhood Engagement and Meet Valerrie, your friendly neighborhood business
Transformation (NEAT) grants program. The grant program librarian!
Memo from County Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon:

Move Over…or Pay the Penalty!

By Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional the individual taxing authorities throughout the county in celebration, the Jupiter Jubilee. TCO employees were
Tax Collector serving Palm Beach support of critical local public resources. This resulted in available to answer questions and distribute informational
County. You can reach her office our agency returning $51,617,938 of unexpended revenue materials. This event is always a great opportunity to visit
by Email: ClientAdvocate@ back to the local taxing authorities. with our neighbors in the north Palm Beach County area.
taxcollectorpbc.com. Phone: (561) In this latest report we’ve included data regarding our Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth for
355-4271. client satisfaction scores that we are extremely proud of. information about the services we provide and to share their
Did you know that there are Our goal is always to provide exceptional service to our positive interactions with our offices.
more than sixty special observance clients and our client satisfaction scores tell us that we are We look forward to taking part in these community
days in March, such as National delivering on that commitment. events and visiting with our clients. If you missed us at the
Black Forest Cake Day (March 28th) and Working Moms I encourage you to review our results in this “Report Jubilee, look for our booth at these upcoming community
Day (March 12th)? One of these observances that I am to Our Citizens for Fiscal Year 2022-23” by visiting www. events:
especially fond of is Employee Appreciation Day on pbctax.com/annual-report where you can review the report □ Palm Beach Pride, March 23rd and 24th at Bryant
March 1st. While my leadership team and I certainly online or request a copy be mailed to you. Park in Downtown Lake Worth Beach;
appreciate the hard work our employees do each and every Great Day at the Jubilee! A picture-perfect day brought □ Black Gold Jubilee, April 13th at Torrey Island
day, this special day gives me and our leadership team out the crowd for the Town of Jupiter’s largest hometown Campground in Belle Glade.
the opportunity to thank our more than 330 employees
in a special way for their hard work, dedication, and for
providing exceptional service to you, our clients. So,
if you are fortunate enough to have an amazing team
of employees, like me, I hope you recognized them on
Employee Appreciation Day on March 1st. ARCHIVE GALLERIES
Don’t forget, if you have not yet paid your 2023
property taxes, you have until March 31st to do so to
avoid your taxes being delinquent. You can pay online by
visiting https://pbctax.publicaccessnow.com/. PAYS HIGHER PRICES FOR FINE ART AND ANTIQUES
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A Report to Our Citizens. I am pleased to announce
that the 2022-23 Report to Our Citizens, which highlights CASH 561-498-7536 COURTEOUS
our agency’s results and continued growth, is now PAYMENTS IN HOME
available. UPON REQUEST SERVICE
In fiscal year 2022-23, more than $5 billion in
property tax revenues were collected and distributed to