It is a sad day in Palm Beach Shores.
Last night around 5:00 p.m. Tom Mills passed away. Tom’s passing represents the closing of a long history of service to a Town he loved. In his honor, I have instructed that the Town flag be flow at half staff for the next week.
His family request that friends and residents hold off calling to express condolences for the next few days.
Tom’s extensive service is singularly unique to our Town. This is a summary of his service that he provided to the Town when he started his last tour of duty in March 2020 as a Commissioner:
Mayor from 1982-1986
Mayor from 2000 – 2009
Commissioner 2000
President of the POA in 1992
Tom was a Town firefighter for 14 years, including his last three years as Assistance Chief. He was appointed Commissioner then-Vice Mayor. Elected Mayor and served for a total of 13 years- the longest in the Towns History. He is proud of his accomplishments including the original Sewer system, 3 Parks (Town Hall, Inlet, and Beach), Sidewalks around the Town's perimeter, Street Lights, Crosswalks on every street along the North-South Parkway. The Beach Dunes crossover, the Tiki Hut, the Playground, and the Town's Community Center.
“We are deeply saddened over the loss of this great Town Servant.”
