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From the Desk of Palm Beach County

Commissioner Robert S. Weinroth:

Your County Coronavirus Update

Robert Weinroth, a former member antibodies to attack the virus in their plasma that can help Census Reminder. The census is more than just a head
of the Boca Raton City Council, was patients still fighting the coronavirus. To donate, check with count. It provides a snapshot in time (April 1st) of our
elected as a Palm Beach County your local hospital such as Baptist Health (786) 467-5400) country’s population and is a determinant of how legislative
Commissioner to replace Steven and/or OneBlood (407) 858-4939). seats (federal, state and local) are apportioned.
Abrams, who retired due to term limits The county remains under Phase One openings. For The self-response rate for Palm Beach County is
requirements. example, restaurants and retail locations are only permitted currently less than 60 percent. In other words, with an
Grappling with the long-term to operate at 50% occupancy. The county has also restricted estimated 1.5 million residents living in our county, 600,000
impacts of the pandemic will require the hours of operations requiring restaurants to close from residents have yet to be counted. In the coming months,
a collaborative effort between 11:00 pm to 5:00 am. This also applies to banquet halls, enumerators will be dispatched to find many of those who
government, business and each of us. kava lounges, and amusement parks. haven’t responded.
With the recent increase in the percentage of positive As a reminder, the following businesses are not The future distribution of federal and state dollars will be
tests in Palm Beach County, it is important for everyone to currently allowed to open under Phase One: bars; directly tied to the census figures. An undercount will skew
remain vigilant! nightclubs, adult entertainment establishments, strip clubs; data used to determine how our state allocates representation
Facial coverings are mandatory in indoor public places, hookah, cigar, and other smoking bars and lounges; tanning in the legislature and local governmental bodies and will,
and also outdoors when you are unable to social distance. salons, bowling alleys; arcades; playhouses; concert likewise, impact how billions of dollars a year are allocated
Please comply with this directive to protect against houses; movie theaters; auditoriums; indoor entertainment for schools, hospitals, and pandemic relief and infrastructure
inadvertent transmission of the virus. venues, tattoo parlors, body piercing parlors, acupuncture projects.
The county is also in the process of mailing to all venues, and massage parlors. If you are one of the 600,000 residents yet to respond
residents a package with four (two pleated and two cloth) The COVID Education and Compliance Team (CECT), to the U.S. Census, now is the time to be counted.
masks plus safety information. which conducts unannounced visits to businesses that may • Respond online at: www.2020USCensus.gov.
Contact tracing is a vital tool being used to slow the not be following mask and social distancing rules, has been • To respond by phone, call (800) 330-2020.
spread of the virus. Please answer any calls identified very effective. To date, over 3,300 citizen complaints have • To respond by mail, locate the census questionnaire sent to
as FL Dept of Health and/or FL Health Dept. These are been received. your home. (In mid-April, the Census Bureau began mailing
legitimate contact tracers calling to alert you of a potential To report a noncompliance issue concerning COVID-19 paper questionnaires to homes that had not responded online
virus exposure. business operations or other complaints, please call (561) or by phone).
A “Combat COVID” app will be launched soon and will 242-6843 or email: covidcompliance@pbcgov.org. Please, help shape our future – each of us counts!
notify users if they come in close proximity to another app If you have questions about the Palm Beach County For more details on the COVID-19 and other county
user who has tested positive. Once the app is available, School District reopening plan, or would like to share a programs, please visit: discover.pbcgov.org.
the county will initiate a public information campaign to comment, please contact School District board members via If you need any assistance, please contact our office at
announce its availability. email directly at: boardoffice@palmbeachschools.org. The (561) 276-1220 and/or email me at rweinroth@pbcgov.org.
Additionally, there is a critical need for convalescent Board of County Commissioners does not have jurisdiction Stay safe and healthy.
plasma. People who have recovered from COVID-19 have over school operations.
Memo from County Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon:

Primary Day, Scheduling Appointments and More!

By Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Ask Anne: Appointment Scheduling System Update. Chamber of Commerce July 9th. The group acts as a liaison
Tax Collector serving Palm Beach Question: Hi, Anne. Your agency recently began between government representatives and the business
County. You can reach her office requiring appointments for in-person service. How is this community. I discussed the impact of COVID-19 on agency
by Email: ClientAdvocate@ new system working out? Ed, Wellington operations including tax collection and distribution.
taxcollectorpbc.com. Phone: (561) Anne: Hi, Ed. I’m pleased to report we have received Thanks to the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce for
355-4271. very positive feedback from clients about the operational inviting me! If you’d like to request a speaker from our
As I write this message, Palm change we implemented in June. Many clients are office to speak or present at your next virtual meeting, please
Beach County continues to add new completing their in-person transaction in 10 minutes. No email us at ClientAdvocate@pbctax.com.
COVID-19 cases daily. I urge you to more crowded offices, no more lines!
not let your guard down. Continue to protect your health and I’d like to share some recent comments with you. A Get Your 2020 Tax Planner & Services Guide in the
the health of others by wearing a face mask or cloth face Facebook user wrote: “My appointment was at 9:45 a.m., Mail. We’d like to provide you with copies of our 2020 Tax
covering, washing your hands frequently and maintaining got there at 9:35 a.m., was back in my car leaving at 9:45 Planner & Services Guide in a safe, contactless manner. In
a social distance of six feet or more from those around you. a.m. This new system is awesome!” order to follow health guidelines, we will gladly mail copies
Closing our lobbies to the public is just one action we Another Facebook user said this: “I made an appointment of our award-winning publication to your community. Please
have taken to reduce the spread of illness in our community. last week. I was in and out in less than 10 minutes! Great email ClientAdvocate@pbctax.com to request copies.
This change has eliminated overcrowding and allowed service. Thank you!”
for proper social distancing in our offices. The feedback I A reminder, appointments are required for all in-person Important Dates & Deadlines:
have received from staff and our clients is overwhelmingly service. Schedule your appointment today at www.pbctax.com. Aug. 18th 2020 Primary Election: Election Day
supportive. Aug. 26th Women’s Equality Day
Primary Day is Aug. 18th and I encourage everyone to Tax Collector Provides Virtual Update to Boca Raton Sept. 7th Labor Day, Offices Closed
get involved with the democratic process and vote. Election Chamber of Commerce. I delivered remarks via Zoom Born in October? Registrations expire at midnight on
Day comes one week before Women’s Equality Day, a day to the Government Affairs Committee of the Boca Raton your birthday. Renew online at www.pbctax.com.
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