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In this newsletter:
- Happy birthday, Mayor Weiss!
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No Hate in Palm Beach County: A town hall to discuss recent incidents of antisemitism bigotry and hatred and what we as a community can do about it.
- Gregg in the news: Mayor Weiss made several TV appearances. If you missed them, we have you covered.
- FDOT public meeting regarding the improvement on Boynton Beach Boulevard and I-95.
- Florida voters: Your vote-by-mail request has expired!
- Open registration for the 2023 Back to School PBC! event.
- The "Paw-fect" Valentine: adopt a pet!
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Join Mayor Weiss at a cleanup event TOMORROW at 8:30 AM in Lake Worth Beach Bryant Park.
- Honoring Palm Beach County's first Black leaders.
- 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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Happy Birthday Mayor Weiss! | |
On Monday, Feb. 6, we helped Mayor Weiss celebrate another birthday by taking him to lunch. He got to make a wish as we sang happy birthday before we all went back to the office to conduct business as usual. | |
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A town hall to discuss recent incidents of antisemitism, bigotry
and hatred, and what we as a community can do about it.
When: March 2, 10–11:30 a.m.
Where: South County Civic Center
16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach
Who: WPTV NewsChannel 5's Michael Williams will
moderate an interactive panel with experts from law enforcement,
nonprofits and education.
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The recent displays of antisemitism in Palm Beach County show that hatred of Jews is not historical and distant but it is here and now. Agitators from outside our community have been distributing hateful leaflets and projecting bigoted anti-Jewish messages and symbols on buildings.
This is not just an issue for the Jewish community; it's an issue for all of us. When one group is targeted, it undermines the fabric of our society and the very principles upon which this great nation was founded.
That’s why we're hosting a town hall.
To learn more click here.
or call 561-355-4966
To report an antisemitic, bias or discriminatory incident click here.
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Mayor Weiss made several TV appearances.
If you missed them, we've got you covered!
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Palm Beach County leaders discuss
new bill to combat antisemitism.
The Palm Beach County Mayor and representatives from the State Attorney’s office, Sheriff’s office and local lawmakers attended a roundtable discussion Tuesday afternoon to share how to best put a stop to the issue.
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Palm Beach County mayor calls rise in antisemitism 'incredibly disappointing.
Michael Williams has a conversation with Mayor Weiss about the rise in antisemitism throughout South Florida and what leaders hope to do about it.
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CBS12 did a story on Lantana Airport and spoke with Mayor Weiss about the challenges that come with balancing the needs and benefits of the airport with its impacts on surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Watch the interview with Mayor Weiss here.
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Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
at Boynton Beach City Hall
100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach 33435
Three ways to attend this meeting:
In-person and online public meeting
By computer, tablet or smartphone
register using the following link
By phone
631-992-3221; Access Code: 272-062-604
The meeting will consist of a formal presentation at 5:30 p.m.
followed by an open discussion.
Staff will be available to answer questions and provide assistance. Comments and questions will be responded to in the order received. If your question is not responded to during the event, a response will be provided in writing following the meeting.
Questions and comments may also be submitted prior to the meeting by emailing the project manager.
Project information is posted here.
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Palm Beach County residents wishing to vote by mail in the 2023-2024 elections MUST reapply.
- Municipal elections are on March 14, for 17 municipalities.
- Vote-by-Mail (VBM) requests must be received by the Supervisor of Elections (SOE) Office by March 4, 2023, if a ballot is to be mailed out.
- After March 4, you can go to the SOE, fill out an application and pick up your ballot through March 13.
- Your ballot must be in by March 14. Postmarks don’t count.
- Although the VBM ballot envelope is postage paid, you should allow two weeks for delivery.
- You can drop off your ballot at the four SOE offices.
- Don’t forget to sign your ballot envelope and put your contact information.
- Put in both your driver’s license (DL) number and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
- If you don’t have a DL number (or permit or state ID), you must re-register using a paper form.
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Be sure to check My Status on the website to see that your new VBM went through and that your data is correct.
- Also, sign up for BALLOTTRAX to track your ballot.
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There is no early voting in municipal elections.
- If you are voting in person, bring an appropriate ID.
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Give love to a homeless dog or cat this Valentine’s Day!
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Palm Beach County Public Safety Department Animal Care and Control Division (ACC) is offering $14 adoptions on all pets during February.
Each adoption will ensure a forever “valentine” is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and has a county license tag. To make sure adopters get started off on the right paw, they receive a free follow-up visit to a local veterinarian and a bag of Hill’s Science Diet pet food.
For those who are reluctant to adopt, fostering-to-adopt gives the opportunity to spend time with a furry friend before adopting and provides the opportunity for an animal to enjoy time in an enriching environment.
Interested in finding a “valentine”?
Visit in person: PBC Animal Care and Control or
View adoptable pets online here
Adoption Center Hours:
Monday-Friday: noon-6 p.m.
Saturday: noon-5 p.m.
Sunday: noon-4 p.m.
Animal Care and Control
7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach
(Just west of the Florida Turnpike)
For more information
Call 561-233-1200 or visit www.pbcgov.com/animal
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Black History Month 2023 Banner Unveiling | |
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On Wednesday, Feb. 15, Mayor Weiss, along with Commissioner Michael A. Barnett, presented a banner in honor of Black History Month.
The banner is displayed on the first floor of the Robert E. Weisman Governmental Center and honors our county’s first Black leaders, such as County Administrator Verdenia C. Baker and Commissioner Mack Bernard. Executive Director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Coordinating Committee Edith Bush and the Hon. Maxine Cheesman attended the unveiling.
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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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GROUNDBREAKING
On Wednesday, Feb. 8, Mayor Weiss, along with other elected officials and community leaders, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of Coleman Park Renaissance, located at 1980 N. Tamarind Avenue in West Palm Beach.
Palm Beach County is proud to partner with Neighborhood Renaissance Inc. These 43 multi-family residences will provide families in our community with new homes that are affordable, safe and clean.
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DR. ALINA ALONSO
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, after a long morning of presentations, the Board of County Commissioners left a special presentation for last: Honoring Dr. Alina Alonso!
At the end of this month Dr. Alonso will be retiring as Director of the Florida Department of Health- Palm Beach County.
She has worked in public health, focused on the medically underserved since 1989.
During the pandemic, Dr. Alonso provided regular briefings to community leaders in both English and Spanish.
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RECOGNITION TO JAPAN CONSUL GENERAL
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners meeting, Vice Mayor Maria Sachs presented a Certificate of Recognition to Kazuhiro Nakai Consul-General of Japan in Miami.
As is customary with international dignitaries Mayor Weiss presented a formal letter to Consul-General Nakai, to honor and recognize the strong cultural bridge and working relationship between Japan and Palm Beach County's Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.
For the past 45 years, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has promoted Japanese art, culture, history and lifestyle through the engagement of a diverse audience of upwards of 200,000 visitors annually.
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211 AWARENESS WEEK
In 2022, there were over 125,000 requests for help to the 211 helpline and crisis hotline!
The 211 helpline and crisis hotline continues to be a beacon of hope, providing life-saving crisis support and guidance for those who are overwhelmed and do not know where to turn.
The 211 helpline has specialized advocacy and support programs for the community, including Caregiver Support, help me grow and 211’s life-saving “Sunshine” daily phone calls that continue to brighten the lives of isolated seniors and caregivers.
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners' meeting, Mayor Weiss presented Sharon L’Herrou, President and CEO of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, with a proclamation declaring Feb. 11-17, as 211 Awareness Week.
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TRANSIT EQUITY MONTH
Transit Equity Month highlights how public transit helps to address the climate crisis by moving more people in fewer vehicles and thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while ensuring that the economically disadvantaged, those with disabilities and other marginalized populations have full access to the benefits of public transit.
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners' meeting, Mayor Weiss presented a proclamation declaring February 2023 as Transit Equity Month.
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THE AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
On Feb. 6 representatives of The American Jewish Committee, a global Jewish advocacy organization, met with Mayor Weiss to talk about the spate of antisemitic incidents in our community and what we need to do to curb this.
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Ideas, suggestions, concerns?
Contact us!
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GREGG K. WEISS
Mayor
www.pbcgov.com/D2
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