Page 15 - Boca ViewPointe - December '21

December 2021 Viewpointe, Page 15
From The Desk Of Mayor Weinroth

A message from the mayor • Provide law enforcement, fire-rescue protection and Boca Raton and Delray Beach, that offer mental health
disaster relief services assessments, nutritional consultations and management
I am honored to have • Construct and maintain county-owned buildings, of chronic illnesses.
been selected by my fellow roads, bridges and utility systems For more information, visit https://discover.pbcgov.
commissioners as the • Provide programs for housing and community org/communityservices/humanservices/Pages/Veteran-
county mayor of the Board redevelopment Services.aspx.
of County Commissioners • Manage programs for 31,000 acres of conservation
(BCC) at our annual lands, flood and beach erosion control and air-pollution Holiday scam alert
reorganizational meeting control
on November 16, 2021. • Adopt and enforce building and housing codes and With the holidays fast approaching, the Better
Every year, the BCC regulations Business Bureau (BBB) is warning of the many ways
selects a mayor to preside • Construct and operate cultural, recreational and consumers and donors could get scammed this season.
over commission meetings library facilities/programs The BBB released its “Naughty List” which details the
and serve as the ceremonial • Coordinate policies with other governmental top scams that are most likely to catch people off guard
head of Palm Beach County government. A vice mayor agencies for the joint performance of duties during the holidays.
is also selected to assume these duties in the absence • Provide services for over 500,000 residents living Be mindful of these scams that could cut into your
of the mayor. Consequently, I would like to extend my in unincorporated Palm Beach County holiday cheer, and tips to avoid them:
congratulations to fellow commissioner Gregg Weiss who I am looking forward to the next year as your mayor • Fake charities: verify a charity at BBB’s give.org
was selected to serve as vice mayor. and addressing a number of issues such as mental health, • Alerts about compromised accounts: an email, call
The county mayor, introduced by former commissioner food insecurities, housing, inflation and opioid use. or text message that explains there has been suspicious
Steven Abrams, was created in 2013 and replaced the title activity on Amazon, Paypal, Netflix or a bank account
of chair. The reason for this was to heighten the board’s Veteran services • Free gift cards: emails requesting personal
visibility by increasing public awareness of the role of information to receive free gift cards
the commission since the general public identifies more Florida has over 1.6 million veterans, the third-highest For the full “Naughty List”, visit www.bbb.org.
with a mayor than a board chair. number in the country, with over 90,000 living in Palm If you require assistance, please contact our office at
Having a county mayor benefits us regionally when Beach County. Whether they served in active combat or 561-355-2204 or email me at RWeinroth@pbcgov.org. 
partnering with the mayors of Miami-Dade and Broward in a support role, military veterans are at a high risk of
counties and provides a stronger voice in Washington and mental health and post-traumatic stress disorders, and
Tallahassee. The three most populous counties in Florida are many are living with disabilities, chronic pain and other Are You Watching
a powerful force when united together on common issues service-related illnesses.
such as economic development, transportation funding and The county’s Division of Human and Veteran Services Your Speed?
environmental issues including Everglades restoration. has a dedicated team of professionals, including many
Surprisingly, a lot of residents are not aware of the role retired veterans, who work closely with local veterans to Please obey all posted speed
of county commissioners. The BCC adopts ordinances help them get assistance through resources such as local limit signs throughout Boca Pointe
(local laws) and resolutions to establish policies and nonprofits and state or federal agencies. Some examples for the safety of our residents. As
programs aimed at protecting the health, safety and include financial and housing assistance, mental health/ a reminder, the speed limits are as
general welfare of Palm Beach County residents. wellness therapy, housing, disability compensation, follows:
Following are some of the BCC’s duties: employment opportunities and other resources for life Boca Pointe Drive 30mph
• Set property tax rate which has not been increased after discharge. Via de Sonrisa del Norte 25mph
in 11 years Additionally, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Promenade Drive 20mph
• Oversee the $5.6 billion budget which includes three (VA) in West Palm Beach provides a full range of services SPEEDING FINES ARE BEING ENFORCED!! 
airports (including PBIA), waste disposal plants, potable including mental health, medication and rehabilitation.
water, 8,000 acres of parks and so much more The VA also has outpatient clinics in six cities, including