Happy New Year! Here are some updates from District 6 Commissioner Sara Baxter
Dear District 6 Residents,
Welcome to this month's edition of our community newsletter! We are excited to bring you the most recent developments throughout our community, and highlights from the last month. I want to wish you and your family a healthy, happy and prosperous 2024!
Commissioner Baxter held a press conference to address the issues of truck parking in
District 6. In attendance were Rep. Rick Roth, District 94, Natalia Melian representing the truckers along with numerous concerned citizens.
Highlights in the County
39th Wellington Holiday Parade
Commissioner Baxter and her two sons were thrilled to be aboard Ladder 57's Fire Engine for the parade! It was a wonderful day, and the boys are already looking forward to next year!
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Commissioner Baxter had an opportunity to tour the Tellus manufacturing plant in Belle Glade. This unique facility manufactures takeout containers, plates and bowls from bagasse that biodegrades in 84 days! Pictured here with Matt Hoffman, President of Tellus Products and Ryan Gray, Tellus Production Manager. Thank you, Tellus, for bringing this groundbreaking sustainable technology to the western part of Palm Beach County.
SUPERSTAR HEADER
Commissioner Baxter presenting the National 4H Week Proclamation
Commissioner Baxter was honored to present aproclamation for National 4H Week. Agriculture is so important to Palm Beach County and our residents and 4H is the future of Agriculture.
Commission Baxter met with South Bay Mayor Kyles, City Manager Leondrae Camel, Belle Glade Mayor Steve Wilson, City Manager Lomax Harrell to discuss issues in the Glades. (Pahokee Mayor Keith Babb, City Manager Rodney Lucas not pictured attended the meeting)
Commissioner Baxter presenting the Spirit of Community Award
to
Heidi Schaeffer
Commissioner Baxter was honored to present a Proclamation honoring Dr. Heidi Schaeffer for receiving the Spirit of Community Award from the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Dr. Schaeffer was commended for her tireless dedication working to end human trafficking in Palm Beach County. Chancellor Belinda Keiser was in attendance to present the award.
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Below are opportunities to be active in the community!
The Division of Senior and Veteran Services (DSVS) is seeking volunteers to assist with answering phones, providing assistance with senior activities, and programs, and greeting members at the county senior centers. Volunteer opportunities are available on weekdays between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on DSVS or to fill out a volunteer application, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/40tn7qN or call 561-355-4746.
