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City of West Palm Beach

401 Clematis Street
561-822-2222

Mission :
To protect and enhance the quality of life through providing efficient and effective customer-focused services.

Vision :

West Palm Beach will be a vibrant, attractive and safe City recognized as a model community which:

Takes pride in history, diversity and environment;

Promotes and enjoys community respect, pride and cooperation;

Provides visionary and creative governmental leadership;

Is a celebrated cultural and recreational destination;

Values its public employees and recognizes their achievements.


Recent News

The City of West Palm Beach Welcomes Fall with Seasonal Festivities

Clematis by Night to transform for Oktoberfest and a Halloween-themed event WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The City of West Palm Beach is planning two fall-themed events that will take center stage at Clematis by Night in October. The first event…

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The City of West Palm Beach Hosts Eva W. Mack Community Hub Ribbon Cutting

The City of West Palm Beach Hosts Eva W. Mack Community Hub Ribbon Cutting WEST PALM BEACH, FL - The City of West Palm Beach is proud to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Eva W. Mack Community Hub, the City’s newly constructed…

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City of West Palm Beach Honored with Prestigious Financial Reporting Award

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The City of West Palm Beach has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its outstanding…

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WPB Announces Dismissal of Complaint Against Mayor James

City of West Palm Beach Announces Dismissal of Complaint Against Mayor Keith A. James WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The City of West Palm Beach is pleased to announce the dismissal of complaint C23-010 filed by Rodney Mayo against Mayor Keith…

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City of West Palm Beach Invites Families to Enjoy Annual Holiday Pancake Breakfast

City of West Palm Beach Invites Families to Enjoy Annual Holiday Pancake Breakfast City of West Palm Beach will host festive breakfast with Sandi, Santa and Ferris as part of Holiday in Paradise presented by FPL WHO: Residents and visitors of all…

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Northwood Village Joins Nationwide Celebration of Small Business Saturday

Northwood Village Joins Nationwide Celebration of Small Business Saturday WEST PALM BEACH, FL – As part of the thriving Shop Small Movement, Northwood Village proudly announces its participation in Small Business Saturday on November…

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Sandi Tree Lighting Set for Thursday, Nov. 30 at Clematis by Night

See Sandi Light Up for the First Time this Season at Annual Clematis by Night Holiday Tree Lighting The City of West Palm Beach will begin the holidays with Sandi’s first synchronized light and music shows, Ferris wheel rides, live music,…

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City Of West Palm Beach Celebrates Mobility Week At The GreenMarket

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The state of Florida is celebrating its eighth annual statewide Mobility Week from October 27 through November 4, 2023. Join the City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability and partners as we celebrate Mobility Week…

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West Palm Beach Celebrates National Coffee With A Cop Day At Salento

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The West Palm Beach Police Department is excited to invite members of the public to join them for a special event on National Coffee with a Cop Day. On Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 8 to 10a.m., the community is invited to…

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Alba Palm Beach Breaks Ground as West Palm Beach’s Newest Waterfront Luxury Boutique Residences

West Palm Beach, FL - The City of West Palm Beach, BGI Companies, an Blue Road announces the groundbreaking of Alba Palm Beach with an expected completion in 2025. As West Palm Beach’s newest coveted waterfront address, Alba Palm Beach,…

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The City of West Palm Beach to Host Ribbon Cutting Event for New Affordable/Workforce Housing, Flagler Station

West Palm Beach, FL - The City of West Palm Beach's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is proud to announce the ribbon-cutting event for Flagler Station, the City's newest affordable/workforce housing development. The event will mark the official…

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West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James Announces New Staff Appointment

West Palm Beach, FL - West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James announced that Tom Valeo will serve as chief of staff to the Mayor. With an extensive background in legislative affairs, Valeo brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the…

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Enterprise Permitting and Licensing System Will Now Launch on July 31, 2023

Enterprise Permitting and Licensing System (EPL) Will Now Launch on July 31, 2023 WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The City of West Palm announces that the Enterprise Permitting and Licensing system (EPL) is now scheduled to launch on Monday, July…

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Historic Northwest BBQ, Brews and Blues Fires Up the Fun for July 4th Weekend

Historic Northwest BBQ, Brews & Blues Fires Up the Fun for July 4th Weekend Free Family-Friendly Event Also Welcomes New Neighborhood Businesses and Opportunities WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency…

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City Of West Palm Beach News - May 22, 2023

West Palm Beach Launches Free Citywide Transit Pilot Program New Routes, New Vehicles to Improve Transportation Options West Palm Beach, FL - The City of West Palm Beach announced today the launch of a new citywide transit pilot program that will…

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City of West Palm Beach Insider Newsletter - March 11, 2023

Spring Ahead and Remember to Check Your Smoke Detectors As we set our clocks ahead and "spring forward" for Daylight Savings Time at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023, the WPB Fire Department recommends testing your smoke alarms to reduce the level…

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The City of West Palm Beach is Smoke Testing Sewers on Franklin Road

The City of West Palm Beach will be smoke testing its sewers on the 400 to 500 block of Franklin Road from Monday, March 13, to Friday, March 31, 2023, between 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This test is performed periodically to locate sources of sewer…

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City of West Palm Beach News : Mayor James Proclaims March as Florida Bicycle Month

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – On Monday, March 6, 2023, at the City Commissioners meeting, Mayor Keith A. James proclaimed the month of March 2023 as Florida Bicycle Month. The City of West Palm Beach has been working diligently on mobility and…

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City Of West Palm Beach : Sewer Smoke Testing To Begin On Franklin Road On Sunday, March 12

Check Smoke Alarms to Ensure Proper Home Protection, As Daylight Saving Time Begins on Sunday, March 12, 2023 Daylight Saving Time 2023 will begin at 2:00 a.m. (EST) on Sunday, March 12, 2023, and end on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. As we set our clocks…

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City Of West Palm Beach News And Events - March 4, 2023

The "Best Farmers Market" in America is Now Accepting Vendor Applications The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is looking for new and returning vendors to apply for a two-year term for the 2023 - 2024 and 2024 - 2025 seasons. The application can be…

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City of West Palm Beach News New 'Highlighting Heritage' Initiative Is Underway

New ‘Highlighting Heritage’ Initiative is Underway Mayor and City Commissioners honored Recipients for Black History Month WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In the month of February, Mayor Keith A. James announced his new initiative,…

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City of West Palm Beach News : Mayor Keith A. James & Palm Beach County Joint Statement on UF Plans

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – “We remain cautiously optimistic that the University of Florida will choose West Palm Beach as the future location of an urban campus, and we – the City and County – will continue to work together to…

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City of West Palm Beach News - The "Best Farmers Market" in America is Now Accepting Vendor Applications

The “Best Farmers Market” in America is Now Accepting Vendor Applications Application process to cover two seasons: 2023 – 2024 and 2024 – 2025 From sugar and spice to everything nice, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket is…

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City Of West Palm Beach News And Events - February 25, 2023

Celebrate Women's History Month at the Mandel Public Library The City of West Palm Beach will observe Women's History Month in March with free events at the Mandel Public Library. Women's History Month celebrates the contribution that women have…

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Celebrate Women's History Month In March With The City Of West Palm Beach

The City of West Palm Beach will observe Women’s History Month in March with free events at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach (411 Clematis St.) for adults. No registration is required. Women’s History Month celebrates…

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City of West Palm Beach News : Work Begins for Local Artist Jill Hotchkiss on the Art Installationof 'Botanical Preserve'

Work Begins for Local Artist Jill Hotchkiss on the Art Installation of “Botanical Preserve” for South Olive Park WHO: Jill Hotchkiss WHAT: Jill Hotchkiss is scheduled to begin the installation of her gilded mural “Botanical…

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Curb Your Climate Impact With The City Of West Palm Beach's And The University Of Florida's Climate Smart Floridians Program

Who: City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability The University of Florida IFAS Extension City of West Palm Beach residents, students, and businesses What: The City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability is offering the Climate…

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City of West Palm Beach Plan Ahead: Termite Tenting of Seaboard Train Station

Plan Ahead: Termite Tenting of Seaboard Train Station The Seaboard Train Station, located at 209 S. Tamarind Avenue, is set to have termite tenting from Friday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. through Monday, Feb. 27 at 6 a.m. The affected transportation…

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City Of West Palm Beach News And Events - February 18, 2023

Announcing the New 'Highlighting Heritage' Initiative Mayor Keith A. James is proud to announce his new Highlighting Heritage initiative. He and City Commissioners will each choose a resident to honor who is playing a vital role in serving and…

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City of West Palm Beach - Smoke Testing Sewers on Bunker Road

The City of West Palm Beach will be smoke testing its sewers on the 600 to 800 block of Bunker Road from Tuesday, Feb. 21, to Friday, Mar. 3, 2023, between 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This test is performed periodically to locate sources of sewer odors,…

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City of West Palm Beach News Mayor Announces New ‘Highlighting Heritage’ Initiative

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Mayor Keith A. James announced his plan to recognize individuals during two separate month-long heritage celebrations. The Mayor and each of the five City Commissioners will honor a resident who is playing a vital role in…

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City of West Palm Beach Hosts Open House at Fire Station 8

City of West Palm Beach Hosts Open House at Fire Station 8 The City of West Palm Beach celebrated the full staffing of the recently upgraded Fire Station 8 and held an Open House on Saturday, Feb. 11. West Palm Beach residents had the opportunity to…

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City of West Palm Beach - Learn Sustainable Living Tips In The City Of West Palm Beach’s Home Improvement Program

WHO: City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability City of West Palm Beach Residents WHAT: Join Lara, Sustainability Program Coordinator, as she teaches about the many ways to make…

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City of West Palm Beach News Take Me Out To Clematis By Night

West Palm Beach, FL. (February 10, 2023) – The City of West Palm Beach is planning a celebratory Clematis by Night in honor of the 2022 World Series Champion Houston Astros. The Houston-based Major League Baseball team calls The Ballpark of…

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City Of West Palm Beach News And Events - February 11, 2023

West 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…

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City Of West Palm Beach Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony For Coleman Park Renaissance

The City of West Palm Beach celebrated the groundbreaking of the Coleman Park Renaissance development. Mayor Keith A. James, City Commissioners, City Administrator Faye Johnson, the City’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD),…

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City of West Palm Beach -Newsletter February 4, 2020

Celebrating Black History Month Black History Month honors the contributions made by African Americans and Black individuals in their struggle for freedom and equality. Residents who identify as Black or African American account for 34.4% of the…

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City of West Palm Beach : Celebrate Black History Month in February with the City of West Palm Beach

(WEST PALM BEACH, FL) – The City of West Palm Beach will observe Black History Month in February with a series of free events at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach (411 Clematis St.) for children and adults. Black History Month…

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City of West Palm Beach - Apply for Palm Beach County's Youth Services Camp ScholarshipProgram

The City of West Palm Beach Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to apply for Palm Beach County’s Summer Camp Scholarship Program. Applications will be accepted from January 30 through April 14. The scholarships are offered to…

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City of West Palm Beach Insider Newsletters - January 21, 2023

City of West Palm Beach Insider Newsletters - January 21, 2023 Now Open: Coleman Park Community Garden The City's FAMU Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Florida A&M Univerisity and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,…

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City of West Palm Beach - You’re Invited: Help Create A West Palm Beach Community Quilt

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – ArtLife WPB, the City of West Palm Beach’s public art program, in collaboration with the Mandel Public Library will host “The Heart of West Palm Beach: A Community Quilt Project” on Saturday, Jan. 21…

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City of West Palm Beach News - West Palm Beach Mayor Denounces Recent Anti-Semitic Incidents

West Palm Beach Mayor Denounces Recent Anti-Semitic Incidents “I am deeply saddened by the heinous and despicable act of hate and violence against our community on Saturday night. These actions are not tolerated in West Palm Beach, a City of…

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City of West Palm Beach News - Groundbreaking Ceremony at The District at Northwood

Groundbreaking Ceremony at The District at Northwood Area formerly known as the “anchor site” to bring commercial and residential offerings WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Mayor Keith A. James, City Commissioners, the West Palm Beach…

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City of West Palm Beach : Groundbreaking Ceremony for Anchor Site in Northwood Village

WHO: Mayor Keith A. James City commissioners West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Immocorp Ventures, LLC WHAT: West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James, city commissioners, and the CRA, in…

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City Of West Palm Beach News And Events - Januaruy 7, 2023

Free Tree Giveaway on January 16th Residents are invited to visit Heart and Soul Park, 825 N. Rosemary Avenue, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. to claim your tree. Help us reach our goal of planting 10,000 trees by 2025! Applications are required and will close…

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Free Tree Giveaway for City Residents and Businesses

FREE Tree Giveaway for City Residents & Businesses Register NOW for the January tree giveaway West Palm Beach, FL – Plant a tree and help reach our goal of planting 10,000 trees by 2025. This program is an initiative of the City of…

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