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      Dear Friends,                                         One of the first improvements coming in early 2020 is our
         The new year is here and it                     new website. With a mobile responsive design, fresh content
      is sure to be an exciting one at                   and improved navigation, the new website will be easier for
      the agency. This month I am                        everyone to use, especially those who access our site using
      pleased to share information                       a mobile device.
      about several improvements                            Another online improvement coming later in 2020 is our
      planned  for  2020.  Each  is                      new appointment scheduling application. Beginning with
      designed to enhance the level                      enhancements to driver’s license appointment scheduling,
      of service we provide today                        we plan to expand scheduling features as future demands
      while preparing our agency to                      increase.
      meet future demand created                            Some tax collector services cannot be provided online.
      by  anticipated  growth  in                        We must ensure we are providing exceptional service in
      Palm Beach County.                                 locations that are convenient for our clients. This year I look
         A  friendly  reminder  ...  Our  offices  will  be  closed   forward to breaking ground on our new $6 million center in   children during extended school breaks. The in-kind donation
      Wednesday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day and Monday, Jan.   Palm Beach Gardens. The 23,735-square-foot building will   of 302 food kits totaled $2,082.
      20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.                 house all tax collector services under one roof and feature      “Whenever our employees see a need in the community,
         May you enjoy a happy and healthy 2020!         the agency’s first secure drive-by drop box.      they always step up to help,” said Constitutional Tax Collector
                                              Sincerely,                                                   Anne Gannon. “I would like to thank our employees for
                                       Anne M. Gannon,   Tax Collector Gannon To                           making these meal kits possible. Their generosity continues
                               Constitutional Tax Collector,                                               to make a positive impact, especially in the lives of Palm
                               Serving Palm Beach County  Receive Bunny Steinman                           Beach County children.”
      Important Improvements                             Award                                             Important Dates And

      Coming In 2020 Will Help                              On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Democratic Club of Greater  Deadlines
      Meet Future Demand                                 Boynton will honor Tax Collector Anne Gannon with the
                                                         Bunny Steinman Award at its 27th Annual Installation   Jan. 1  New Year’s Day –
         The University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and   Luncheon in Boynton Beach. Named for Bunny Steinman,   Tax collector offices closed
      Business Research projects Palm Beach County’s population   a pillar of the Florida Democratic Party who died suddenly   Jan. 20  Dr. Martin Luther
      will expand 16 percent by 2030. One of the keys to providing   in 2016, the award recognizes Gannon for her outstanding   King Jr. Day – Tax collector
      convenient, cost effective service today that also meets future   leadership and longtime support.   offices closed
      demand is providing exceptional online service.       “Bunny Steinman epitomized what it means to be an   Jan. 31  Last day to receive
                                                         activitist,” said Gannon. “After retiring from teaching, Bunny   2 percent discount on 2019
                                                         found her calling in politics, specifically in support of the   property taxes
           CCCC                                          I am honored to receive this award which bears her name.”  March  Born  in  March? Your  registration  expires  at
                                                         Democratic Party. She left a legacy of selfless service, and
                                                                                                           Oct. 1  REAL ID deadline
                                                                                                           midnight on your birthday. Avoid the last minute rush. Renew
                                                         Pick Up A Copy Of Our                             your registration on our website as soon as you receive your
                                                                                                           renewal notice.
                                                         Award-Winning 2020 Tax
       NEED A/C? We’ve Got You Covered!                  Planner & Services Guide                          Important 2020 Election Dates
                                                                                                           And Deadlines

                                                           Our 2020 Tax Planner & Services Guide is the perfect
                                                         way to keep up to date on all the services we provide. This   2020 Presidential Preference Primary
       “WE SHOW                                          award-winning publication also features a 2020 monthly   Election
                                                                                                           Feb. 18
                                                         calendar  with  important  dates  and  reminders.  Pick  up
                                                                                                              Deadline to register or change party
                UP!”                                     your complimentary copy at any of our service centers or     March 17
                                                         download a copy from our website later this month.
                                                                                                              Election Day

                                                         Tax Collector Office                              2020 Primary Election
                                                         Employees Serve The                               July 20
                                                                                                              Deadline to register or change party
                                                         Community                                           Aug. 18
                                                                                                              Election Day
                                                            A food drive conducted by employees of the Constitutional   2020 General Election
                                                         Tax Collector’s Office in early November ultimately helped   Oct. 5
                                                         feed more than 300 homeless Palm Beach County school      Deadline to register or change party
                   Call Today for a FREE estimate!       children during the recent holiday break.         Nov. 3
                        561.575.2173                        Employees donated nutritious, nonperishable food items      Election Day
                      231 Jupiter St., Jupiter, FL       which they carefully packed into food kits containing two      For more information, please visit the Palm Beach County
                      www.MiklosAir.com                  meals. Living Hungry, a local nonprofit, distributed the meal   Supervisor of Elections website at www.pbcelections.org.
                                                         kits to help ease food insecurity experienced by homeless
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