Page 6 - Abacoa Community News - May '22

Page 6, Abacoa
Tax Talk

Dear Friends: the generosity demonstrated I encourage you to learn more about the resources that the
Summer is right around by my team year after year. Compass Community Center provides to members of the
the corner so now is the Every dollar raised and items LGBTQ community in Palm Beach County here: www.
perfect time to think about donated come directly from compassglcc.com. And if your community group, civic or
all the things you want to do employees, no public tax homeowner association has an event coming up, let us know
during the upcoming months. dollars are used. Funds are about it by filling out the form on our website. See you soon!
Hopefully, this summer affords raised through the office’s Dress Down for Charity program and
us all a better opportunity and other fundraising activities throughout the year. May Is National Bike Month
environment to enjoy vacations For more information visit https://www.pbctax.com/about-
away from home, perhaps time us/community-involvement. Spring is in the air
at the beach or just enjoying a and what better way to
“staycation” with family and Annual Report Now Available celebrate National Bike
friends. For me, summer means getting in some early morning Month than enjoying the
weekend gardening or biking before it gets too sunny and hot. Once again, I am pleased great outdoors and riding
Whatever your summer passion is, I hope this year, you can to share with you the 2020/21 your bike on one of Palm
enjoy it and create some lasting memories. Annual Report, which highlights Beach County’s many bike
Sincerely, important agency benchmarks paths. Before you head out
Anne M. Gannon, and transaction trends. Did on your bike, here are some
Constitutional Tax Collector, you know that in fiscal year tips that will help you enjoy your ride and stay safe!
Serving Palm Beach County 2020/21, more than $4.2 billion • Have your bike checked over by your local bike shop.
in property tax revenues was • Always wear a helmet to protect your head in the event
Compassion For Our collected and distributed to the of a crash.
individual taxing authorities
• Ride in the right-most lane that goes in the direction that
Community throughout the county? Those you are travelling.
funds support critical local public resources, such as libraries, • Obey all stop signs, traffic lights and lane markings.
Our employees at the park districts, fire and emergency services and environmental • Look before you change lanes or signal a turn; indicate
Constitutional Tax Collector’s projects. To learn more about this, and other information in your intention, then act.
Office have a strong commitment the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020/21, visit www.pbctax. • Be visible at all times; wear bright clothing and if biking
to public service. More than our com/annual-report. at night equip with bike lights.
jobs, it’s about giving back to our Biking is a fun way to exercise and enjoy the beautiful
community. Every two years, 30th Anniversary Of Palm Florida scenery! For more information on bike paths in Palm
two local charities are chosen Beach County parks, please visit Palm Beach County Bike
for our Community Involvement Beach Pride Paths.
Partner Program. Currently, we are
supporting Making Every Day Count and Living Hungry. Due This spring, Important Dates And
to the immense compassion of my team, we raised $21,628.50 the TCO outreach
in support of these organizations. I am extremely proud of team and I have Deadlines
excitedly returned to
community events, May 1 Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Due
Northern Notes from page 5 and most recently May 8 Mother’s Day
attended the Palm May 30 Memorial Day – Tax Collector Offices Closed
identified by a forecaster on radar or by a trained spotter/ Beach Pride event.
law enforcement who is watching the storm. The family-friendly festival attracted 30,000 attendees to
If you are in a tornado warning, go to your basement, Lake Worth Beach over the last weekend in March, and the
safe room, or an interior room away from windows. Don’t event organizer, Compass Community Center, and host city,
forget pets if time allows. If you are at your workplace Lake Worth Beach, brought it back better than ever for the
or school, follow your tornado drill and proceed to your 30th anniversary event. I participated in the festivities with
tornado shelter location quickly and calmly. Stay away other elected officials in the Sunday morning parade down
from windows and do not go to large open rooms such Lake Avenue, which wrapped up in the Bryant Park festival
as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums. If you are grounds overlooking the Lake Worth Lagoon. I enjoyed
outside, seek shelter inside a sturdy building immediately interacting with constituents and clients, along with the TCO
if a tornado is approaching. Sheds and storage facilities outreach team, which was on hand to answer client questions
are not safe. Neither is a mobile home or tent. If you have and provide educational materials about agency services.
time, get to a safe building. If you are in a vehicle, the best Since I was elected in 2006, I have been proudly supporting
course of action is to drive to the closest shelter. If you Compass and the important work they do for our community.
are unable to make it to a safe shelter, either get down in
your car and cover your head, or abandon your car and
seek shelter in a low-lying area such as a ditch or ravine.
Stay aware and stay safe. Be prepared for this and Home Health Care
all types of natural disasters. More information about
emergency preparedness can be found at www.Ready.gov,
a service of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. You Can Trust!
NPDES tip: Before a storm, make sure all of your
grass clippings and tree trimmings have been properly Committed to Compassion
stored – do not leave them outside to become potential Striving for Excellence
projectiles, and clog the storm drains and canals.
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