Redistricting Process
The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is currently working with staff to develop commission district maps based on the 2020 Census results.

All proposed map changes must adhere to a redistricting criteria such as population equity (with 10% or less variance among district populations). Other factors include compactness, municipal boundaries and preservation of the core of existing voter districts.

The public is encouraged to participate at the public and/or virtual meeting(s) or submit their comments online.

  • October 25, 2021: Virtual Town Hall Meeting - register here
  • November 2, 2021: BCC public meeting to review conceptual maps
  • November 23, 2021: BCC public meeting for Permission to Advertise an ordinance amending commission district boundaries
  • December 7, 2021: BCC public meeting for the adoption of an ordinance amending commission district boundaries
 
Some important information to consider:

Between the 2010 and 2020 census, the county grew by 172,057 people, increasing from 1,320,134 in 2010 to 1,492,191 in 2020 (a 13.03% increase).
Demographic statistics countywide are as follows:
  • 57.34% white alone
  • 17.59% black alone
  • 23.45% Hispanic (of any race)
  • 13.96% two or more races

For more information on redistricting, click here.
Census overview by commission districts
Building safety update
With the structural failure of Champlain Towers South in mind, the BCC recently received assurances from county staff that over 100 county building inspectors have, and will continue to, remain focused on responding to unsafe buildings, no matter the age.

With the next legislative session in Tallahassee set to convene in January, Commissioners agreed to defer implementing a reinspection program for high-rises to determine if a statewide system of oversight will be approved.   

Residents are encouraged to continue to report any perceived unsafe condition they observe to facilitate quick remedial action, where necessary. If you see something, say something!

Additionally, the Building Division recently sent letters to property owners encouraging them to conduct safety inspections for buildings 25 years or older, or waterproofing inspections for younger buildings, to help prevent future deterioration.

The BCC also requested staff further enhance communications with the public to encourage people to report structural problems.
Electric aircrafts coming to PBIA
Electric passenger airplanes are coming to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)!

Known as vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), these jets feature ultra-low-noise electric engines designed to travel short distances.

A lease was approved by the BCC with Ferrovial Vertiports Florida, a global infrastructure operator that is working with Lilium, the aviation company that develops and services the jets. PBIA is part of its vision to create an alternative transportation network connecting locations across Florida.

The infrastructure development will generate over $54 million in economic benefits for the county and create 150 jobs with salaries averaging $67,000 while reducing Co2 emissions by 6,000 tons per year. 

The initial capital investment made by Ferrovial is $7 million, and operations are contingent on governmental approvals (i.e. FAA). Operations are anticipated to begin 2023/24.
Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru
World premiere exhibition
The world premiere exhibition, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, recently opened at The Boca Raton Museum of Art, and it's a must see!

The exhibit features one of the most stunning selections of priceless artifacts, including an impressive collection of gold, to ever tour the globe.

It also features a multi-sensory virtual reality experience transporting visitors back 3,000 years for an immersive journey to the ancient ruins.

The exhibition ends March 6, 2022, before it travels to only two additional cities in the world. For more information, click here.

Palm Beach County is proud to support this world-renowned exhibit as it drives cultural tourism to the county.
Andean gold artifact in the exhibit
Virtual reality experience at the exhibit
Brightline trains resuming on November 8
Brightline recently announced their service will resume on
Nov. 8 between Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

Some highlights include:

  • New interactive app
  • More food and beverage choices
  • Safety improvements including drones and high-distance cameras
  • New in-station experiences

In the near future, Brightline will offer services to connect riders to their network with transportation options such as free shuttles within five miles of their stations.

Click here for more information including specials such as “first ride free” and discounted fares!
Nonprofit highlight: Brain Bowl Events, Inc.
Brain Bowl Events, Inc. is a local nonprofit that raises awareness, understanding and support for residents in our community with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease or dementia.

In Palm Beach County alone, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia affects approximately one in three individuals over the age of 65. 

For more information on the organization and upcoming events, click here or contact Pamela Higer-Polani at (561) 496-4222. 
Halloween happenings


A free family fun event at Daggerwing Nature Center
1435 Park Access Rd, Boca Raton

Trunk-or-Treat at
PBC Cooperative Extension
559 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach
Covid-19 resources
Please see the links below for various COVID-19 resources including the vaccine card replacement form and vaccination sites.
The Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center is available 24/7 at (866) 779-6121 or email: COVID-19@flhealth.gov
At the end of the American Civil War (1861-1865), southeast Florida was a wilderness only recently made safe from attack. The first settlers in what became Palm Beach County lived around Lake Worth Beach, which at the time was a 22-mile-long enclosed freshwater lake.

They built their houses on Hypoluxo Island, near the south end of Lake Worth Beach and on the east side of the lake, which would later become the Town of Palm Beach.
The shores of Lake Worth Beach were a dense jungle in the 19th century
Out and About with Commissioner Weinroth
Vice Mayor Weinroth met with South Florida Science Center and Aquarium CEO Kate Arrizza in recognition of its 60th anniversary.
Vice Mayor Weinroth attended a Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Vice Mayor Weinroth attended the world premiere opening of the Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru Exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art.
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