Page 4 - The Shores of Jupiter - February '22

Page 4, The Shores
Commissioner’s Update

Strategic Planning To Provide Division and construction of infrastructure improvements. production, and Florida’s leader in growing sweet peppers,
lettuce, specialty leaf, rice, radishes, cucumbers, celery,
Further, the county coordinates efforts by stakeholders in the
Essential Services Biotech Industry Cluster to develop wet lab space, incubators, eggplant, herbs and sod, Palm Beach County supports a
and a teaching hospital. viable and diverse agricultural industry. Through educational
By Commissioner The county’s Department of Housing and Economic workshops and training events, the county has assisted
Maria Marino Development works with businesses to help them leverage thousands of farmers, nursery growers, landscapers and
Planning programs and financing for construction and working capital through residents to preserve and enhance agriculture, encourage
projects for the highest and federal low-interest loan programs. They also contract with workforce safety, practice Florida-friendly landscaping, and
best use of your tax dollars technical assistance providers who offer one-on-one help create more community gardens.
requires cross-collaboration to entrepreneurs. The Office of Small Business Assistance Student apprentice programs help meet local needs and
of county departments. This performs outreach to help small businesses become certified, provide our young workforce with valuable experience.
approach prevents operating and expand their capacity to participate in government Opportunities are available in the departments of Water
in silos, which can undermine procurement opportunities. Utilities, Youth Services, Parks & Recreation, the Building
the vision of an organization Supporting economic development also requires Division, and Fire Rescue.
and create inefficiencies. revitalization of neighborhoods through community I hope this gives you some insight on how county
Working with County improvements. This includes access to parks, road resurfacing, departments work together to give you the “best bang for your
Administration and the Strategic Planning and Performance streetlights and sidewalks. buck.” Please contact me at (561) 355-2201 or by email at
Management Division of the Office of Financial Management As the nation’s leader in sugarcane and fresh sweet corn mmarino@pbcgov.org, and let me know how I can help you.
and Budget, the County Commission has adopted six strategic
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protection, infrastructure, public safety, and substance abuse
and behavior disorders. Cross-departmental teams over the
past two years have tackled each of the six priorities through
establishment of goals and performance measurement
tracking the completion of projects. Here is a recap of progress We Measure, Make
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Environmental Protection
Efforts to sustain our healthy beaches included
replacement of 2.1 million cubic yards of sand; regulatory
sea turtle nest lighting inspections; the monitoring of
fecal coliform bacteria levels at county beach parks; and,
improved educational signage.
To maintain our diverse ecosystems, the county, utilizing
a large complement of volunteers, stays on top of eliminating
invasive/exotic vegetation coverage in our natural areas,
and continuously advocates for state and federal support for
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Efforts will continue to support these goals, develop
overall waste reduction strategies, and expand partnerships
with local stakeholders.
Economic Development
The environmental amenities and parks in our county
are some of the quality-of-life features that draw businesses
to our community. The top four industries by employment
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