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Commissioner’s Update

Palm Beach County: Driving Innovation,

Safety, And Growth For A Brighter Future

By Mayor Maria G. Marino

It’s truly an honor to thrive, families grow, and communities flourish. That’s the renovations at Roger Dean Stadium and expansions to the
become the mayor of a kind of return on investment we can all celebrate. Animal Care and Control Building will further enhance
county that is a driving What makes Palm Beach County such a desirable our infrastructure. Solid Waste Authority has the No. 1
force for economic destination for businesses and families? It’s the outstanding renewable energy facility in America.
growth, innovation and quality of life, with 110 parks, beaches, and recreational Transportation is another cornerstone of our growth
quality of life. Palm Beach areas that turn living here into a dream. These spaces are strategy. By collaborating with all 39 municipalities, we are
County stands as a beacon more than just amenities; they are vital investments in our developing a Countywide Transportation Master Plan that
of progress, built not shared well-being. Programs like Park Rx, also known ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility for everyone.
by chance, but through as Park Prescriptions, is part of a national initiative that With more than 550 interlocal agreements spanning
t hought ful pla nni ng, encourages healthcare professionals to prescribe time public safety, coastal protection, facilities, and broadband,
consistent effort, and spent in nature to improve patients’ health and well-being. we’re fostering a spirit of collaboration that benefits every
unwavering commitment This past year, we completed two major restoration corner of our county. Our ISS department, using $50M in
to excellence. projects in our estuaries: Sawfish Island and Tarpon Cove. federal funds, has installed broadband poles and more than
Palm Beach County thrives on strategic investments These initiatives created critical seagrass, oyster reef, 500 miles of fiber optic cabling. Free Internet broadband
that yield transformative results. For every dollar invested and mangrove habitats, supporting wildlife, improving is available in 17 branches of our libraries and 47 county
in economic development, we see exponential returns— water quality, and enhancing coastal resilience. Coastal parks. And by partnering with agencies like the Boys
more businesses, more jobs, and a stronger tax base. We’ve resilience is important for maintaining our pristine and Girls Clubs and 86 schools, we are bringing Wi-Fi
proven that we act local while thinking global. beaches and natural habitat. The county spent nearly $6M to homes that would otherwise be unable to have this
Public Safety is the foundation of any thriving this past year on dune projects and beach renourishment necessary tool for kids to do their homework. Pair that
community. From emergency management during storms and over 1.4 million cubic yards of sand was placed with many interlocal agreements with our municipalities,
to initiatives by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and the on county beaches. That volume would fill 150 Jupiter we are delivering broadband at a discounted price which
Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), we are committed Lighthouses! is passing a huge savings on to all our residents.
to ensuring residents feel secure. A shining example is our Education in Palm Beach County is more than Palm Beach County is an award-winning county,
whole blood program, one of only 121 in the nation, which Vanderbilt. In addition to our higher education options, we locally, statewide and nationally. We are rewriting the
enables medically trained first responders to perform life- have three technical high schools in our county. College rules of what’s possible. Through precision, patience,
saving blood transfusions in the field. Through its safety may not be for everyone, but education is. and strategy, we’re driving excellence and ensuring every
education, the Drowning Prevention Coalition reached Palm Beach County is buzzing with transformational resident and every business sees the benefits of living,
nearly 24,000 people, and 2,200 kids ages 2 to 12 took projects designed to meet the needs of yesterday and today working, and thriving here. Together, we’re creating
free or reduced-cost swim lessons. while anticipating tomorrow. Recent accomplishments a future where innovation meets sustainability, and
Investments in public safety provide tangible returns: include the completion of the PBSO District 1 Marine prosperity is shared by all.
stronger communities, lower insurance premiums, and Unit Facility, the Supervisor of Elections Production For more information on the latest news and initiatives
enhanced quality of life. When people feel safe, businesses Facility, and the Canyon Branch Library. Upcoming in Palm Beach County, please visit: www.pbc.gov.

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