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From The Desk Of Commissioner

Marci Woodward: A Message From Marci

As we approach the end governments. I firmly believe that by working together, Keys—just what I needed to gear up for the busy months
of summer I wanted to take we can make our entire county a better place for all ahead. As we transition into the new season, please know
a moment to share some of residents. After all, when a constituent has a concern— that our office is always here to assist with any concerns
the highlights from the past whether it’s about a road or any other issue—they don’t or questions you may have.
few weeks. care who’s in charge, be it the county, city or state. What And to all our Palm Beach County students and
While the Board of matters most is that they receive the assistance they need, teachers heading back to school this month—good luck.
County Commissioners and I’m committed to fostering those relationships to Your future is bright!
has a “summer break” from ensure that happens. FAU’s Softball Team/Tailgating Tradition. At
the end of July through This summer I also had the opportunity to speak at our recent BCC meeting, Florida Atlantic University
August, I’ve been busy the Federation of Boca Raton Homeowner Associations, (FAU) was in the house to celebrate the exceptional
traveling throughout where I provided updates on several exciting county achievements of the girls’ softball team.
District 4, visiting some of projects. It’s always a pleasure to engage directly with Their 2024 season was remarkable, with 41 wins, the
the 13 municipalities we serve, including Boynton Beach, the community and share the work we’re doing. American Athletic Conference Championship regular
Delray Beach and Boca Raton. Of course, I did manage to carve out a little time to season title in their first year with the AAC, and an NCAA
One of my top priorities as your County Commissioner recharge with my husband, Michael, and our two dogs, Regionals appearance—their first since 2016. Kudos to
is to bridge the gaps between county and municipal Zoey and Fritz. We enjoyed a wonderful staycation in the the entire team for this incredible accomplishment.
I also had the honor of presenting a proclamation
declaring September 7th as “Hoot and Holler” FAU
Tailgating Day. Since the FAU Football Stadium opened
in 2011 the Hoot & Holler group has brought together
locals and visitors for some unforgettable tailgating fun,
creating a vibrant community spirit. Here’s to more great
times and victories ahead—Go Owls!
committed resident of district four, living in unincorporated
Library Advisory Board. We are looking for a
SOUTH FLORIDA’S Palm Beach County, to join the Library Advisory Board.
This board plays a crucial role in reviewing and shaping the
programs, policies and budgetary needs of the Palm Beach
TRANSPLANT County Library System. Meetings are held on the second
Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County
Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. For
more information, contact our office at 561-355-2204.

Nonstop Flights from PBI. Palm Beach International
EXPERTS Airport (PBI) offers several nonstop flights, including the
return of nonstop service to Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX), from now until April 29th.
JetBlue, the only carrier connecting Palm Beach directly

to the West Coast, will operate this route. Additionally,
we’re thrilled to announce a new record of more than
eight million passengers from over the past year, a nearly
14% increase over our pre-pandemic record. Thanks to
our hardworking airport team and partners for making this
possible. For more information, visit www.pbia.org.
Did you Know? The Palm Beach County Property
Appraiser’s Office is preparing to send out this year’s
Truth in Millage (TRIM) notices to all property owners
in the county on August 22nd.
The TRIM notice also includes proposed tax rates,
or millages, for each taxing authority, along with details
about budget hearings where residents can express their
opinions on these rates. For property owners with an
PROVIDING WORLD CLASS CARE existing homestead exemption who have not purchased
a new home in the past year, there is no need to reapply.
However, permanent Florida residents who have not
TO OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND yet filed may be eligible for a homestead exemption,
which could save them $750 to $1,000 annually in
property taxes.
This exemption also limits the annual increase in
The Transplant Center at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is a assessed value to a maximum of 3% or the change in the
leading provider of heart, kidney and liver transplants in South Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower. For 2024, the
maximum increase will be 3%. The deadline to file for a
Florida, and is one of only a few in the state with kidney and homestead exemption is March 1st of the qualifying year.
The Property Appraiser’s Office is available to help
liver living donor programs. Thanks to innovative technologies, residents understand their TRIM notices, including
we provide world class care for transplant patients. questions about property values, exemptions and
assessment caps. An interactive TRIM guide is available
at https://pbcpao.gov/trim/ and residents can contact
the office directly at (561) 355-2866 for assistance. If a
property owner believes their market value is inaccurate
or an exemption is missing, they are encouraged to reach
out for an informal review. Additionally, they have the
Visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Transplant to learn more. right to file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board
if necessary.
The final tax bill will be mailed by the Palm Beach
County Tax Collector in November.
If you require assistance, please contact our office
at (561) 355-2204 or email Mwoodward@pbcgov.org.