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Commissioner’s Update from page 1 Florida Regional Transportation Authority, which runs Tri-Rail, to the public, a key consideration is a balanced budget. I am
as well as past chair and current member of the Transportation gratified to report that throughout my tenure on the commission,
We celebrated the completion of renovations at the DuBois Planning Agency (TPA), f/k/a the Metropolitan Planning and for the past ten years, we have held our millage rate steady
Pioneer Home Museum in DuBois Park, which is located on Organization. Throughout the pandemic, Tri-Rail has offered at 4.7815 mils, despite the increasing costs to provide services.
top of one of the best-studied ancient Native American sites in a reduced schedule with an emphasis on rush hour trains, with With a professional background in investment banking and
Florida, with artifacts located dating back at least 6,000 years. a total cessation of fares in order to help our essential workers finance, I have enjoyed serving as chair for the county’s
A major goal of mine as your District 1 Commissioner has commute to and from jobs. With 18 stations along 73.4 miles Investment Policy Committee, which works with our Clerk and
been to support economic development and provide new jobs in of track connecting Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Comptroller to help guide the wise investment of county funds,
diverse industries for our residents. It was exciting to work with counties, this is a vital public transportation option with an which is also key to maintaining our AAA bond rating by the
state and local partners to land the new headquarters for United average weekday ridership of 15,000. country’s major rating agencies.
Technologies Corporation’s Center for Intelligent Buildings, The TPA, tasked with forecasting needs and planning Serving as your county commissioner has allowed me to
now the home of Carrier Corporation, on a site along Donald transportation projects to major roads funded by state and federal work with our legislative delegation to support appropriations for
Ross Road within the high technology overlay across from dollars, prioritizes improvements needed to enhance safety and county interests as well as quell proposed legislation that could
Scripps Research Institute and Max Planck facilities. United create additional road capacity, as well as recommends and funds thwart our home rule, or that could create unfunded mandates. I
Technologies’ presence in the county has spanned over 50 years projects that offer transportation alternatives. As an avid cyclist, have enjoyed keeping an open line of communication with our
and since 2012 they have undertaken large expansions in engine I have supported improvements related to nonmotorized means municipal partners in District 1, and helping to support citizen
testing and aviation manufacturing operations. Together, these of travel, focusing on pathways for walking and bicycling. An initiatives such as recognition of our local Gold Star families
projects account for the addition of more than 750 new jobs. upcoming project approved through the TPA will install flashers and their loved ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
We have continued to recruit biotech companies to our at pedestrian crosswalks along A1A at the beach, which is a Thank you for allowing me the privilege of working with
county, including plans for Beacon Pharmaceuticals to house heavily used recreation corridor in Juno Beach and Jupiter. you for the betterment of our community. I wish you good
operations within Jupiter’s biotech overlay at the I-95/Turnpike While the county strives to provide a high level of service health and prosperity.
interchanges on Indiantown Road. Meanwhile, exciting
developments continue at the Palm Beach Park of Commerce
on the Beeline Highway north of PGA Boulevard. After locating
to the park two years ago, Niagara Bottling has expanded its
manufacturing and distribution facility with an additional $38
million investment. Caring For Your
In August of this year, Amazon announced plans to launch
a new one million-square-foot state-of-the-art fulfillment
center at the Park of Commerce, which will create hundreds Breast Health
of full-time jobs. The county worked with the Business
Development Board to expedite permitting and I am thrilled
that we were able to attract this major company to enhance
our growing logistics industry.
Economic development requires efficient transportation High Risk Breast Care Close to Home
options, and it has been my honor to serve as chair of the South
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Notice of Abacoa Board of Directors Meeting – Or visit our additional office:
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Notice of Monthly Abacoa POA Community Architect
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