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In this newsletter:
- Sign-up and join Mayor Gregg K. Weiss at a cleanup event.
- If you missed Mayor Weiss talking to NewsChannel 5, we've got you covered.
- Tax exemption for widows and widowers.
- District 2 is getting greener in 2023!
- Applications available for Summer Camp 2023.
- We're sharing pictures of a few events Mayor Weiss attended. Let us know if you'd like him to visit a meeting or event in your neighborhood.
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WPTV NewsChannel 5 interviewed Mayor Weiss about a new workforce housing project. | |
Tax Exemption for Widows and Widowers | |
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Beginning Jan. 1, the property tax exemption for widows and widowers was raised from $500 to $5,000, increasing tax savings from an estimated $10 a year to $100. Those who have already qualified for the widow/widower exemption do not need to take any action. The increase in savings will be automatically applied to their 2023 assessment.
To file, visit pbcgov.org/PAPA, call 561-355-2866 or email [email protected].
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District 2 is Getting Greener in 2023! | |
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Over the next two months, volunteers will be at Tarpon Cove in Lake Worth Lagoon, Palm Beach County’s largest estuary, planting red mangrove tree seedlings and salt marsh grasses.
Tarpon Cove is a collection of mangrove and bird islands created off the shoreline along Flagler Drive, south of Okeechobee Boulevard adjacent to the El Cid residential neighborhood. Since 2018, Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management has been overseeing the creation of estuarine habitats located there that will provide optimal conditions for plants and animals to flourish.
In fact, it did not take long for the threatened shore birds to find the newly formed islands and set up shop to nest. A pair of American Oystercatchers have successfully nested on the islands for the past four years, Black Skimmers have successfully nested on the island for the past three years and Least Terns for the past two. If you are interested in joining one or both of the planting efforts please sign up using the links below.
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Are you a baker, a caterer, a restaurant owner or a food truck vendor?
Do you own a food industry business?
If so, you do not want to miss this Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity workshop. Learn how you can take your business to the next level by doing business
with Palm Beach County.
Register here
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Applications Available for Summer Camp 2023 | |
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Palm Beach County Youth Services Department's Summer Camp Scholarship Program provides full-tuition and fees for summer camp for children residing in families with income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
It allows parents to work with the knowledge that their children are safe. It gives children educational and recreational opportunities for growth. Parents may choose from participating camps throughout Palm Beach County.
Accepting Parent Applications for Summer 2023
from Jan. 30 through April 14, at 11:59 p.m.
For more information about the Summer Camp Scholarship program, including the application and eligibility requirements, click here.
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Celebrations, anniversaries, meeting with agencies, advocating for health causes, recognizing community leaders, joining neighbors' festivities and going to neighborhood meetings, Mayor Weiss spends a lot of time in the community.
“As an elected official, I want to be part of the community I represent," said Mayor Weiss. "I want to understand the issues in my district and that’s why I spend many evenings going out to events to listen and learn.”
If you’d like to invite Mayor Weiss
to your event, let us know.
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FIREFIGHTER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Fighterfighters are at increased risk to contract cancer because of their job. In order to support our first responders, January 2023 is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Mayor Weiss presented a proclamation to Chief Kennedy.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County and Palm Beach Atlantic University hosted a Commemoration Ceremony in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 16.
Included in the ceremony was a powerful presentation about the Palm Beach County Community Remembrance Project, a groundbreaking initiative to honor and remember two victims of racial terror lynchings in Palm Beach County.
Mayor Weiss and Commissioner Mack Bernard presented the coalition with a proclamation "Recognizing the Importance of the Martin Luther King Commemoration Ceremony and the Work of the Palm Beach County Remembrance Project Coalition."
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MLK ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST
On Monday, Jan. 16, Mayor Weiss attended the breakfast commemorating the teachings of Dr. King hosted by the Martin Luther King Coordinating Committee of Palm Beach County.
The breakfast honors the work of King, along with other people who have made a difference in the community. It also rewards students for skills such as public speaking.
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KEELE MEDICAL CENTER
On Friday, Jan. 13, Caron Treatment Centers celebrated the completion of its new state-of-the-art medical facility, the Keele Medical Center in Delray Beach. This 100,000 square foot facility will offer detox services, older adult residential treatment, as well as neurocognitive services, research and medical education.
At the open house, Mayor Weiss presented Dr. Phoenix Adams with a proclamation declaring "Jan. 13 as a day to celebrate treatment for substance use and mental health disorders."
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CUB SCOUT PACK 296
Cub Master Chase Miller for Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Pack 296 Boynton Beach, FL, out of Citrus Cove Elementary School, invited Mayor Weiss on Wednesday, Jan. 11, to talk to the scouts. One of the requirements for the scouts is to speak to a publicly elected official.
Mayor Weiss had fun sharing with the scouts about when he was a cub and boy scout growing up in California, the importance of community involvement, why he ran for office and his work as a county commissioner, and now as mayor.
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THREE WISE KING FESTIVAL
Saturday, Jan. 7, was a beautiful and fun day in the City of Greenacres, where Fiesta de Pueblo Three Wise King festival took place.
Mayor Weiss and other elected officials and community leaders joined the festivities with live music from different countries, food, bounce houses and of course, the three wise kings made an appearance to greet the children and give gifts.
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FOUNDCARE
FoundCare’s Health Center, located at 5867 Okeechobee Blvd., is now the ‘Yolette Bonnet Center,’ named in honor of Ms. Yolette Bonnet, founder and former CEO of FoundCare Inc. Ms. Bonnet worked diligently to expand FoundCare’s services, offering key, primary care services under one roof.
Before the new signage was unveiled on Jan. 5, Mayor Weiss had the opportunity to say a few words to highlight the work that Ms. Bonnet had done for over 20 years.
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ALLIANCE OF DELRAY RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATIONS
On Jan. 4, the Alliance of Delray Residential Associations held its first meeting of the year, where attendees got to hear from Mayor Weiss and City of Delray Beach Mayor Shelly Petrolia.
Mayor Weiss talked about several ongoing and upcoming county projects and initiatives, as well as how technology could be utilized to increase our quality of life.
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TOWN OF OCEAN RIDGE
At the invitation of the Town of Ocean Ridge Mayor Susan Hurlburt, Mayor Weiss presented at the town council on Monday evening. He spoke about the state of the county, environmental projects and grant funding opportunities.
Photo credit: Joe Capozzi
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Ideas, suggestions, concerns?
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GREGG K. WEISS
Mayor
www.pbcgov.com/D2
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