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Town Of Palm Beach Deputy Town Manager Jay

Boodheshwar Joins Oxbridge Academy Board Of Trustees

Oxbridge Academy to Bill Koch and the entire Oxbridge team of faculty and Alliance for Youth Sports Board, member of the Florida Atlantic
Board President and CEO staff for the world-class education our girls received,” University School of Public Administration Alumni Society
David Rosow announces said Boodheshwar. “I am honored to serve on the Board of Board, and as a member of the Friends of Guyana Board (a
that Jay Boodheshwar Trustees and look forward to playing a role in the continued Peace Corps affiliated grant-making nonprofit).
has joined the Oxbridge growth and success of Oxbridge for years to come.” About Oxbridge Academy
Academy Board of Trustees. Boodheshwar emigrated with his parents and siblings from Oxbridge Academy is a private college preparatory high
Boodheshwar and wife Guyana in 1979 when he was 6. He grew up in Cleveland, school, serving grades 9 to 12. Founded in 2011 by William
Anne are the parents of two Ohio, graduated from Berea High School with honors, I. Koch, Oxbridge’s mission is to provide a challenging,
Oxbridge alumni: Haley, a and earned a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation dynamic education where students learn important life skills,
2015 graduate who went on administration from Bowling Green State University. He whether it is in the classroom, laboratory, art studio or
to graduate from Fordham also earned his master’s degree in public administration athletic field that they can apply to build a strong foundation
University and Miranda, from Florida Atlantic University. Before his service with for a successful future. The 56-acre campus features state-
a 2018 Oxbridge graduate the town of Palm Beach, Boodheshwar served in a variety of-the-art classrooms and academic and athletic amenities
now attending Carnegie Mellon University. Boodheshwar of municipal government positions in Ohio and Indiana. equipped with advanced technologies. Oxbridge Academy
is the deputy town manager for the town of Palm Beach. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Town of is located at 3151 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach,
“Our family is very proud to have been a part of the Palm Beach United Way, as president of the Palm Beach County FL 33409. For more information, visit www.oapb.org or call
Oxbridge family since its inaugural year. We are indebted City Management Association, director with the National (561) 972-9600.

Tax Talk from page 1 discount available for payments received in March. Tax Collector Gannon Honors
Ask Anne: I never received my 2020 property tax bill. What
– It’s fast! Online payments take only one to three days should I do? Palm Beach County’s Vietnam
to process. Compare that to mailed payments which can Anne: You should visit our website at www.pbctax.com
take up to 15 days to process – not counting U.S. postal if you do not receive your 2020 property tax bill in early Veterans
service delivery time. November. Our website is easy to use. You can view and print
– It’s thrifty! Avoid credit card fees and save money your bill or pay it online. I strongly recommend paying your It is my honor to
by using eCheck – it’s free. 2020 property tax bill online. This gives you peace of mind that recognize our local
And the top benefit of paying property taxes online ... you are paying the correct amount due and confirms we received Vietnam veterans as
– It’s smart! When you pay your 2020 property taxes your payment. our country marks the
online, you’re choosing the safest, easiest and fastest way Also, make sure your address is up to date with the Palm 50th anniversary of the
to pay. And you’ll save money. Now that’s smart! Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office. We mail over Vietnam War. Made
600,000 property tax bills to the owner and address of record possible in part by a
Save Money With Early on file with the property appraiser’s office. partnership with the
Payment Discounts Just a reminder ... If you do not receive your property tax bill, Florida Department
you are still responsible for paying the total amount due before
of Highway Safety
April 1. Florida Statutes, Chapter 197, Section 122 states: and Motor Vehicles, I
Plan ahead to save money on your 2020 property taxes. All owners of property are held to know that taxes are due am offering Vietnam
Pay in November and receive a 4 percent discount. Receive and payable annually and are responsible for ascertaining the veterans a special commemorative lapel pin as my way of saying
a 3 percent discount in December, a 2 percent discount in amount of current and delinquent taxes and paying them before “thank you” for their service and sacrifice.
January, and a 1 percent discount in February. There is no April 1 of the year following the year in which taxes are assessed. Designed by the United States of America Vietnam War
Commemoration, a program authorized by Congress, the lapel
pins are available to anyone who served on active duty in the
U.S. Armed Forces between Nov. 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975,
regardless of location. Friends and family members may also
request a lapel pin on behalf of a Vietnam veteran.
Request a lapel pin by filling out a request form online at
www.pbctax.com. I will mail your pin to you along with my
personal letter of thanks. Pins are available now through Veterans
Day, Nov. 11.

Important Dates And
Deadlines

Nov. 1 2020 property tax collection begins
Nov. 11 Veterans Day ‒ offices closed
Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving holiday ‒ offices closed
Nov. 30 Last day to receive 4 percent property tax
discount
Born in January? Registrations
expire at midnight on your birthday.
Renew 90 days in advance at www.
pbctax.com.

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