Government and Politics
February 12, 2023
From: City of West Palm BeachWest Palm Beach: Best Place to Live, Work and Play!
The City continues to garner nationwide attention and accolades. Organizations such as Forbes Magazine, Fodor's Travel Guide and other prestigious publications have named our City as one of the best places to live or start a new career.
Sanitation Division Employees Recognized for their Hard Work
In honor of their second anniversary, Tropical Smokehouse owners Jason Lakow and Rick Mace donated a BBQ lunch to the City's sanitation division. Mayor Keith A. James thanked the employees for their dedication to keeping the City clean and safe, served employees and also thanked the restaurant for their recognition of the sanitation team.
Coleman Park Renaissance Groundbreaking
Alongside its project partners, the City held a groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming Coleman Park Renaissance project. In addition to housing for essential workers and individuals on a fixed income, the development will also feature commercial space for minority-owned businesses.
Free Tax Help Offered at Mandel Public Library
Tax season is upon us and, once again, the Mandel Public Library is hosting free tax preparation sessions with qualified experts. For more information, visit taxesfiledfree.org or call 211.
Presidents Day Closures
City Hall and the Mandel Public Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 in observance of Presidents Day. On Tuesday, Feb. 21, City Hall will reopen at 8 a.m., and the library will reopen at 9:30 a.m. Regular trash services will be provided.
Free Tree Giveaway on 2/24
Help us reach our goal of planting 10,000 trees by 2025! This program, an initiative of the City's Office of Sustainability, reflects our partnership with residents and businesses to beautify our neighborhoods, sustain the health of existing trees, and increase the City's shade canopy. Tree registration form is required, you must be a resident or business within City limits.
Click here for more information.
Click here to access the registration form.
Apply Today: Summer Camp Scholarship Program
The City's Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to apply for Palm Beach County’s Summer Camp Scholarship Program. These scholarships can be applied to the City's summer camp programs. Applications will be accepted through April 14, or until funds run out.
Click here for more information.
City Events & Activities
Grassy Waters Preserve Activities
Reservations are required for all programs. Please call the Nature Center at
(561) 804-4985 (TTY: 800-955-8771) to RSVP.
Boardwalk Tour
Canoe Cruise
Hike and Craft: Birds and Binoculars
Marsh Critters Dipnetting
Swamp Tromp
And more!
Click here to access the Grassy Waters Preserve event calendar.
Community Events
-Clematis by Night (Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street) - Thursday, Feb. 16, 6 -9 p.m.: Mark Telesca (blues, R&B, Top 40)
-GreenMarket (Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street)- Saturday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
-Sunday on the Waterfront (Currie Park, 2400 N. Flagler Drive) - Sunday, Feb. 19: Slip & The Spinouts (swing, rockabilly, roots)
Community event admission is free. Click here for the event calendar.
Mandel Public Library Events & Programs
Here's a snapshot of some of the Feb. programs offered by the Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis Street
-Creative Movement Ballet
-Food Assistance
-Itsy Bitsy Yoga
-Meet With a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
-Resume Help & Career Tips
-And more!
Click here for the library's calendar of programming!
Recent Policy Actions, Next City Commission Meeting
The next City Commission meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at City Hall, 401 Clematis Street. Commission meetings are held every other Monday, except for holidays, and the public is encouraged to attend.
Click the image above to watch the city commission meeting from Feb. 6, 2023.
Click the image above to watch the CRA meeting from Feb. 6, 2023.
Click here to read the commission approvals and decisions from the commission meeting on Feb. 6.
Click here for the schedule of upcoming public meetings.
Join Our Team, Apply Today!
The City is seeking candidates for several positions, including:
-Building inspector
-Facilities manager
-Recreation leader
-And more!
Click here to apply and to learn more about other employment opportunities.
Weekly Road & Dock Update
Know about road closures before your morning commute!
Click here for the report for the week of Feb. 12.
WPB-TV Lineup
Find WPB-TV listings and live broadcast times for City of West Palm Beach public meetings with the City’s new Public Meeting Broadcast Guide.
Click here for the Public Meeting Broadcast Guide
Click here to download the WPB Key app for your mobile device.