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      Dear Friends,                                      Bunny Steinman Award at its 27th Annual Installation   they always step up to help,” said Constitutional Tax Collector
         The new year is here and it                     Luncheon in Boynton Beach. Named for Bunny Steinman,   Anne Gannon. “I would like to thank our employees for
      is sure to be an exciting one at                   a pillar of the Florida Democratic Party who died suddenly   making these meal kits possible. Their generosity continues
      the agency. This month I am                        in 2016, the award recognizes Gannon for her outstanding   to make a positive impact, especially in the lives of Palm
      pleased to share information                       leadership and longtime support.                  Beach County children.”
      about several improvements                            “Bunny Steinman epitomized what it means to be an
      planned for 2020. Each is                          activitist,” said Gannon. “After retiring from teaching, Bunny   Important Dates And
      designed to enhance the level                      found her calling in politics, specifically in support of the
      of service we provide today                        Democratic Party. She left a legacy of selfless service, and   Deadlines
      while preparing our agency to                      I am honored to receive this award which bears her name.”
      meet future demand created                                                                           Jan. 1  New Year’s Day –
      by anticipated growth in                           Pick Up A Copy Of Our                             Tax collector offices closed
      Palm Beach County.                                                                                   Jan. 20  Dr. Martin Luther
         A friendly reminder ... Our offices will be closed   Award-Winning 2020 Tax                       King Jr. Day – Tax collector
      Wednesday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day and Monday, Jan.                                                offices closed
      20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.                 Planner & Services Guide                          Jan. 31  Last day to receive
         May you enjoy a happy and healthy 2020!                                                           2 percent discount on 2019
                                              Sincerely,   Our 2020 Tax Planner & Services Guide is the perfect   property taxes
                                       Anne M. Gannon,   way to keep up to date on all the services we provide. This   Oct. 1  REAL ID deadline
                               Constitutional Tax Collector,   award-winning publication also features a 2020 monthly   March  Born in March? Your registration expires at
                               Serving Palm Beach County  calendar with important dates and reminders. Pick up   midnight on your birthday. Avoid the last minute rush. Renew
      Important Improvements                             your complimentary copy at any of our service centers or   your registration on our website as soon as you receive your
                                                                                                           renewal notice.
                                                         download a copy from our website later this month.
      Coming In 2020 Will Help                           Tax Collector Office                              Important 2020 Election Dates
      Meet Future Demand                                 Employees Serve The                               And Deadlines

         The University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and
      Business Research projects Palm Beach County’s population  Community                                 2020 Presidential Preference Primary
      will expand 16 percent by 2030. One of the keys to providing                                         Election
      convenient, cost effective service today that also meets future      A food drive conducted by employees of the Constitutional   Feb. 18
      demand is providing exceptional online service.    Tax Collector’s Office in early November ultimately helped      Deadline to register or change party
         One of the first improvements coming in early 2020 is our   feed more than 300 homeless Palm Beach County school   March 17
      new website. With a mobile responsive design, fresh content   children during the recent holiday break.      Election Day
      and improved navigation, the new website will be easier for      Employees donated nutritious, nonperishable food items
      everyone to use, especially those who access our site using   which they carefully packed into food kits containing two   2020 Primary Election
      a mobile device.                                   meals. Living Hungry, a local nonprofit, distributed the meal   July 20
         Another online improvement coming later in 2020 is our   kits to help ease food insecurity experienced by homeless      Deadline to register or change party
      new appointment scheduling application. Beginning with   children during extended school breaks. The in-kind donation   Aug. 18
      enhancements to driver’s license appointment scheduling,   of 302 food kits totaled $2,082.             Election Day
      we plan to expand scheduling features as future demands      “Whenever our employees see a need in the community,
      increase.                                                                                            2020 General Election
         Some tax collector services cannot be provided online.                                            Oct. 5
      We must ensure we are providing exceptional service in                                                  Deadline to register or change party
      locations that are convenient for our clients. This year I look                                      Nov. 3
      forward to breaking ground on our new $6 million center in                                              Election Day
      Palm Beach Gardens. The 23,735-square-foot building will                                                For more information, please visit the Palm Beach County
      house all tax collector services under one roof and feature                                          Supervisor of Elections website at www.pbcelections.org.
      the agency’s first secure drive-by drop box.
      Tax Collector Gannon To

      Receive Bunny Steinman

      Award


         On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Democratic Club of Greater
      Boynton will honor Tax Collector Anne Gannon with the


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