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      Dear Friends,                                      involved with the democratic process and vote. Election      I’d like to share some recent comments with you. A
         As I write this message,                        Day comes one week before Women’s Equality Day, a day   Facebook user wrote: “My appointment was at 9:45 a.m., got
      Palm Beach County                                  in which we celebrate the passage of the 19th Amendment,   there at 9:35 a.m., was back in my car leaving at 9:45 a.m. This
      continues to add new                               giving women the right to vote. This amendment took over   new system is awesome!”
      COVID-19 cases daily. I                            70 years to pass. I can’t think of better way to honor the      Another Facebook user said this: “I made an appointment
      urge you to not let your guard                     suffragists who fought for this right than by voting in the   last week. I was in and out in less than 10 minutes!! Great
      down. Continue to protect                          2020 Primary Election!                            service. Thank you!”
      your health and the health                                                                Sincerely,     A reminder, appointments are required for all in-person
      of others by wearing a face                                                         Anne M. Gannon,  service. Schedule your appointment today at www.pbctax.com!
      mask or cloth face covering,                                               Constitutional Tax Collector,
      w as hing your hands                                                       Serving Palm Beach County  Tax Collector Provides
      frequently and maintain a
      social distance of six-feet or more from those around you.   Explore Our New Website!                Virtual Update To Boca Raton
         Closing our lobbies to the public is just one action we have
      taken to reduce the spread of illness in our community. This      We recently launched an entirely redesigned website for the  Chamber Of Commerce
      change has eliminated overcrowding and allowed for proper   agency at www.pbctax.com. The new design is ADA-compliant
      social distancing in our offices. The feedback I have received   and mobile responsive, making it easier for everyone to use.     Tax Collector Gannon
      from staff and our clients is overwhelmingly supportive.     Now more than ever it is critically important for the public   delivered remarks via Zoom
         Primary Day is Aug. 18 and I encourage everyone to get   to easily conduct business and obtain information online. Our   to the Government Affairs
                                                         new website was designed with the user experience in mind.   Committee of the Boca Raton
                                                         We included the most popular links right on our homepage,   Chamber of Commerce
        The Singles Scene from page 5                    such as “Pay Online” and “Make an Appointment.” Our   July 9. The group acts as a
                                                         online scheduling system makes scheduling or canceling your   liaison between government
        Revolutionary Images                             appointment a breeze!                             representatives and the
                                                                                                           business community. Gannon
        to Inspire You!                                                                                    discussed the impact of COVID-19 on agency operations
                                                                                                           including tax collection and distribution.
           In honor of our theme                                                                              Thanks to the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce for
        for the month we have                                                                              inviting us! If you’d like to request a speaker from our office
        selected some images in                                                                            to speak or present at your next virtual meeting, please email
        hopes to motivate you to                                                                           us at ClientAdvocate@pbctax.com.
        the next level! One big
        lesson to learn in recent                                                                          Get Your 2020 Tax Planner
        times is: the calendar
        won’t stop or wait for                                                                             And Services Guide In The
        you. So get ahead of the
        calendar. Create the life                                                                          Mail
        you desire by making bold
        moves. Your future self  Take control of your life once   Ask Anne: Appointment                       We’d like to provide you with copies of our 2020 Tax
        will thank you! Think to  and for all! #HaveAPlan                                                  Planner And Services Guide in a safe, contactless manner. In
        yourself: How would you                          Scheduling System Update                          order to follow health guidelines, we will gladly mail copies of
        like the last quarter of 2020 to look this year? Whatever                                          our award-winning publication to your community. Please email
        you answer is live by it and remind yourself daily of your      Question: Hi, Anne. Your agency recently began   ClientAdvocate@pbctax.com to request copies.
        intention. Know that YOU got this especially since you   requiring appointments for in-
        joined us today!                                 person service. How is this new                   Important Dates And
                                                         system working out?
                                                                      Ed, Wellington                       Deadlines
                                                            Anne: Hi, Ed. I’m pleased
                                                         to report we have received very                   Aug. 18  2020 Primary Election: Election Day
                                                         positive feedback from clients                    Aug. 26  Women’s Equality Day
                                                         about the operational change we                   Sept. 7  Labor Day, offices closed
                                                         implemented in June. Many clients                    Born in October? Registrations
                                                         are completing their in-person                    expire at midnight on your birthday.
                                                         transaction in 10 minutes. No more                Renew online at www.pbctax.com.
                                                         crowded offices, no more lines!


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