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      Dear Friends,                                      pandemic. Most of the                             • Veterans in distress should call the VA 24-hour hotline
        As I write this message                          funding  is  earmarked                            at (800) 273-8255 or text 838255.
      our nation is experiencing                         for small businesses                              •  List  of  smartphone  apps  for  self-help  and  coping
      one of the most difficult                          with  25  or  fewer                               strategies at www.mobile.va.gov/appstore/all
      chapters in its history. More                      employees.                                        • VA-specific  information  at  the  U.S.  Department  of
      than 110,000 people in the                           Applicants were                                 Veterans Affairs COVID-19 web page
      United States have died                            required to provide                               Unemployment Assistance
      from COVID-19 including                            a copy of their local                             •  Florida’s  Reemployment Assistance  Program  or  call
      over 400 in Palm Beach                             business tax receipt,                             1-800-204-2418
      County. As we continue to                          a document that many                              • Paper applications in English, Spanish and Creole are
      face record unemployment                           business owners had                               available at all FedEx office locations.
      and  businesses  struggle                          misplaced. On May                                 • Get help finding a job through CareerSource West Palm
      to reopen, I have put together a comprehensive list of   22, the first day of                        Beach.
      resources  that  can  help.  Please  share  this  information   the application period,              Senior Citizens
      with your friends and neighbors – anyone who needs a   clients came to our                           • Area Agency  on Aging  Helpline  at  (866)  684-5885
      hand during this difficult time.                   administrative  office                            for assistance with food, electricity bills, Medicare and
        On a brighter note, I am excited to let you know we   in the Governmental Center seeking help.     caregiver resources
      launched an entirely redesigned website for the agency     At the time, our office was still closed due to the   • 211’s Sunshine is a free program that provides a daily
      at www.pbctax.com. The new design is ADA compliant   pandemic. Tax Collector Gannon worked with county   phone call with a friendly hello and well-being check
      and mobile responsive, making it easier for everyone to   officials and building security to safely admit clients.   for seniors who are feeling isolated and alone. Call 211
      use.                                               Once inside, our team went to work helping numerous   or visit the website at https://211palmbeach.org/seniors.
        A friendly reminder our offices will be closed Friday,   business owners get their business tax receipt so they   Mental Health Resources
      July 3 for the holiday. Have a safe and fun July 4th!  could apply for this important grant.         •  Palm  Beach  County Youth  Services  provides  free
                                             Sincerely,    The county may reopen applications depending on   telemental health services for children and families by
                                       Anne M. Gannon,   how much money it disburses. For more information,   calling (561) 242-5714.
                             Constitutional Tax Collector,   please visit Palm Beach County’s Housing and Economic   • Anyone experiencing stress, anxiety and  fear  due to
                              Serving Palm Beach County  Sustainability webpage.                           COVID-19 may call the Catholic Charities Counseling
                                                                                                           Program hotline at (844) 848-6777.
      Tax Collector’s Office Helps                       Comprehensive List Of

      Business Owners Apply For                          Resources For Those Affected                      Local Business Tax Collection

      County Business Grants                             By Pandemic                                       Begins
                                                                                                             Business owners
        From May 22 to June 12, our agency was proud to   COVID-19 Testing                                 must pay local business
      help local business owners apply for financial assistance   • Palm Beach County Public Health Information at (561)   tax at www.pbctax.com
      through the Palm Beach County CARES Restart Business   712-6400 or public@pbcgov.org                 July 1 through Sept.
      Grants  Program. The  program  dedicated  $60  million   • FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, call (561)   30. Property owners
      in federal dollars to local businesses impacted by the   642-1000.                                   offering short term
                                                         • South County Civic Center, call (800) 209-7919  rentals are required to
                                                         • Belle Glade: Primary Care Clinic, call (561) 642-1000  obtain a local business
                                                         •  List  of  over  60  local  testing  sites  at  http://discover.  tax receipt for each
                                                         pbcgov.org/coronavirus                            rental unit. Check with your local municipality for
                                                         • Homebound residents may call the Palm Beach County   additional business tax payment information requirements.
                                                         Emergency Information Center (EIC) at (561) 712-6400
                                                         for a prequalifying assessment for in-home testing.  Important Dates And
                                                         Hunger Relief
                                                         • School District of Palm Beach County summer feeding  Deadlines
                                                         program at 50+ school feeding sites
                                                         • Food assistance through the Department of Children   July 1  Local business tax collection begins
                                                         and Families                                      July 3   Independence Day Holiday, offices closed
                                                         Veterans                                          July 4   Independence Day
                                                         • Veterans with COVID-19 symptoms should call the VA   July 20  Deadline to register or change party
            For Your Safety And Mine                     Medical Center, (561) 422-8262.                   Aug. 18 2020 Primary election: Election Day





























                                                          Who will best serve as your PBC Commissioner?


                                                          Experience counts, ideas matter, and independence means a public servant is not swayed by the biggest
                                                          pocketbook. That is the Karen Marcus record.
                                                          As our County Commissioner, Karen Marcus diversified North County’s economy, created jobs, and pushed
                                                          for fiscal responsibility. Flagship items would not have happened without Karen taking an active role. Scripps
                                                          Research Center, FAU’s Wiles Honors College, Max Planck Neuroscience Institute, The Brain Institute and
                                                          the triple A bond rating of Palm Beach County all were driven by the leadership of Karen.
        Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing       And  as  our  County  Commissioner,  Karen  Marcus  expanded  North  County’s  greenspace.  She  led  the
        Palm Beach County and is a privately              effort to expand beach access at Ocean Cay Park, Juno Dunes, Coral Cove and Blowing Rocks. The
        owned and managed company.                        comprehensive initiative to build the Juno Beach Pier and additional free beach parking was spearheaded
        Captain’s is committed to providing               by Karen. And she led the landmark county bond referendum to protect fragile Palm Beach County lands,
        dependable, reliable and professional
        ground transportation to and from all             resulting in 28,000 acres preserved in North County, including the Hatcher Property, Cypress Creek, and
        South Florida Airports and Seaports.  PBCVH212    the vital Loxahatchee River watershed.
           To reserve your vehicle:                       Elect Karen Marcus to ensure North County’s future holds the best of what we cherish today.
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