Page 16 - Boca ViewPointe - May '22

Page 16, Viewpointe May 2022

Tax Talk

Dear Friends: other fundraising activities throughout the year. us know about it by filling out the form on our website. See
Summer is right around For more information visit https://www.pbctax.com/ you soon!
the corner so now is the about-us/community-involvement.
perfect time to think about May Is National Bike Month
all the things you want to Annual Report Now Available
do during the upcoming Spring is in
months. Hopefully, this Once again, I am pleased the air and what
summer affords us all a to share with you the 2020/21 better way to
better opportunity and Annual Report, which highlights celebrate National
environment to enjoy important agency benchmarks Bike Month than
vacations away from home, and transaction trends. Did enjoying the great
perhaps time at the beach or you know that in fiscal year outdoors and riding
just enjoying a “staycation” with family and friends. For 2020/21, more than $4.2 billion your bike on one of
me, summer means getting in some early morning weekend in property tax revenues was Palm Beach County’s many bike paths. Before you head out
gardening or biking before it gets too sunny and hot. collected and distributed to the on your bike, here are some tips that will help you enjoy your
Whatever your summer passion is, I hope this year, individual taxing authorities ride and stay safe!
you can enjoy it and create some lasting memories. throughout the county? Those • Have your bike checked over by your local bike shop.
Sincerely, funds support critical local public resources, such as libraries, • Always wear a helmet to protect your head in the event
Anne M. Gannon, park districts, fire and emergency services and environmental of a crash.
Constitutional Tax Collector, projects. To learn more about this, and other information in • Ride in the right-most lane that goes in the direction that
Serving Palm Beach County the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020/21, visit www.pbctax. you are travelling.
com/annual-report. • Obey all stop signs, traffic lights and lane markings.
Compassion For Our • Look before you change lanes or signal a turn; indicate
your intention, then act.
Community 30th Anniversary Of Palm • Be visible at all times; wear bright clothing and if biking
Beach Pride
Our employees at the at night equip with bike lights.
Biking is a fun way to exercise and enjoy the beautiful

Constitutional Tax Collector’s This spring, the Florida scenery! For more information on bike paths
Office have a strong TCO outreach team in Palm Beach County parks, please visit Palm Beach
commitment to public and I have excitedly County Bike Paths.
service. More than our jobs, returned to
it’s about giving back to our community events, Important Dates And
community. Every two years, and most recently
two local charities are chosen attended the Palm Deadlines
for our Community Involvement Beach Pride event.
Partner Program. Currently, The family-friendly festival attracted 30,000 attendees to May 1 Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Due
we are supporting Making Lake Worth Beach over the last weekend in March, and the May 8 Mother’s Day
Every Day Count and event organizer, Compass Community Center, and host city, May 30 Memorial Day – Tax Collector Offices Closed
Living Hungry. Due to Lake Worth Beach, brought it back better than ever for the
the immense compassion 30th anniversary event. I participated in the festivities with
of my team, we raised other elected officials in the Sunday morning parade down
$21,628.50 in support of Lake Avenue, which wrapped up in the Bryant Park festival
these organizations. I am extremely proud of the grounds overlooking the Lake Worth Lagoon. I enjoyed
generosity demonstrated by my team year after year. interacting with constituents and clients, along with the
Every dollar raised and items donated come directly from TCO outreach team, which was on hand to answer client
employees, no public tax dollars are used. Funds are raised questions and provide educational materials about agency
through the office’s Dress Down for Charity program and services. Since I was elected in 2006, I have been proudly
supporting Compass and the important work they do for
our community. I encourage you to learn more about the
resources that the Compass Community Center provides to
Current Events members of the LGBTQ community in Palm Beach County
here: www.compassglcc.com. And if your community group,
Group civic or homeowner association has an event coming up, let

The Current Events Group meet every Monday from
10am-11:30am at the BPCA office. The members consist
of both men and women and all Boca Pointe residents are
invited to attend. If you would like more information or
to sign up, please call 516-835-2670. 

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