Page 11 - Boca Club News - January '20

Boca Club News, Page 11
Memo from County Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon:

New Online Service, Honors and Important Election Dates

By Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional the Bunny Steinman Award at its 27th Annual Installation Born in March? Your registration expires at midnight
Tax Collector serving Palm Beach Luncheon in Boynton Beach.” Named for Bunny Steinman, on your birthday. Avoid the last-minute rush. Renew your
County. You can reach her office a pillar of the Florida Democratic Party who died suddenly registration on our website as soon as you receive your renewal
by Email: ClientAdvocate@ in 2016, the announcement states that “the award recognizes notice.
taxcollectorpbc.com. Phone: (561) Gannon for her outstanding leadership and longtime support.” Important 2020 Election Dates and Deadlines:
355-4271. Bunny Steinman epitomized what it means to be an activist. 2020 Presidential Preference Primary Election.
The new year is here and it is sure After retiring from teaching, Bunny found her calling in Deadline to register or change parties—February 18th.
to be an exciting one at the agency. politics, specifically in support of the Democratic Party. She Election Day—March 17th.
This month I am pleased to share left a legacy of selfless service, and I am honored to receive 2020 Primary Election.
information about several improvements planned for 2020. this award which bears her name. Deadline to register or change parties—July 20th.
Each is designed to enhance the level of service we provide Pick Up a Copy of Our Award-Winning 2020 Tax Election Day—August 18th.
today while preparing our agency to meet future demand Planner and Services Guide. Our 2020 Tax Planner and General Election.
created by anticipated growth in Palm Beach County. Services Guide is the perfect way to keep up to date on all the Deadline to register or change parties—October 5th.
A friendly reminder... Our offices will be closed Monday, services we provide. This award-winning publication also General Election—November 3rd.
Jan. 20th, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. features a 2020 monthly calendar with important dates and
Important Improvements Coming in 2020 Will Help reminders. Pick up your complimentary copy at any of our
Meet Future Demand. The University of Florida’s Bureau service centers or download a copy from our website later this Council Corner from page 10
of Economic and Business Research projects Palm Beach month.
County’s population will expand 16% by 2030. One of the keys Tax Collector Office Employees Serve the Community. asked Brightline to pay for it. At the City’s request,
to providing convenient, cost effective service today that also A food drive conducted by employees of the Constitutional Brightline agreed.
meets future demand is providing exceptional online service. Tax Collector’s Office in early November ultimately helped When residents thought that the review process
One of the first improvements coming in early 2020 is our feed more than 300 homeless Palm Beach County school was moving too quickly, the City Council asked to
new website. With a mobile responsive design, fresh content children during the recent holiday break. Employees donated delay the vote several weeks to give folks several
and improved navigation, the new website will be easier for nutritious, non-perishable food items which they carefully more opportunities to be heard. At the City’s request,
everyone to use, especially those who access our site using a packed into food kits containing two meals. Living Hungry, Brightline agreed. In all, the City heard public comment
mobile device. a local non-profit, distributed the meal kits to help ease food on Brightline at over 10 council meetings over several
Another online improvement coming later in 2020 is our insecurity experienced by homeless children during extended months.
new appointment scheduling application. Beginning with school breaks. The in-kind donation of 302 food kits totaled On December 10th, after months of due diligence
enhancements to driver license appointment scheduling, we $2,082. and hard work by City staff, the City Council voted
plan to expand scheduling features as future demands increase. Whenever our employees see a need in the community, they unanimously to approve the lease agreement with
Some tax collector services cannot be provided online. We always step up to help. I would like to thank our employees for Brightline. If all goes as planned, the new station in Boca’s
must ensure we are providing exceptional service in locations making these meal kits possible. Their generosity continues to downtown will be constructed and open for business by
that are convenient for our clients. This year I look forward to make a positive impact, especially in the lives of Palm Beach the end of 2020. We look forward to our partnership with
breaking ground on our new $6 million center in Palm Beach County children. Brightline/Virgin Trains USA and this exciting opportunity
Gardens. The 23,735 square foot building will house all tax Important Dates and Deadlines: for Boca Raton.
collector services under one roof and feature the agency’s first January 20th, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Tax collector As always, please let me know if there is something
secure drive-by drop box. offices closed. in Boca that needs attention or improvement. My cell
I am Honored to Be Receiving the Bunny Steinman January 31st, Last day to receive 2% discount on 2019 property phone number is (561) 334-6471 and my email address
Award. On Sunday, January 19th, “the Democratic Club of taxes. is athomson@myboca.us. I’m here to help.
Greater Boynton will honor Tax Collector Anne Gannon with October 1st, REAL ID deadline.

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