Page 14 - Boca Club News - July '22

Page 14, Boca Club News
Memo from County Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon:

We are Winners...So are You!

By Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional and the Texas Department of Health–very impressive! September 30th. Payments made after September 30th are
Tax Collector serving Palm Beach Our first win was a First Place Award in the Social Media considered delinquent. Delinquent payments are charged a
County. You can reach her office Campaign category for our MV Express Kiosk Vehicle penalty fee for every month past due. For more information
by Email: ClientAdvocate@ Registration campaign, which educated the public on the on penalty fees, visit https://www.pbctax.com/local-business-
taxcollectorpbc.com. Phone: (561) ease of use of our kiosks located in Publix Supermarkets tax/#Delinquent-Local-Business-Tax.
355-4271. throughout the county. Did your business move within the previous year? If
Last month, I invited you to Next up was another First Place Award in the category your business moved locations, you will need to submit a
provide feedback regarding my Tax of Best Grassroots Marketing Campaign for our 50-Year new local business tax receipt application. In addition, you
Talk columns, and I received more Vietnam War Veteran Commemorative Lapel Pin campaign. may need additional zoning approvals depending on the
than 1,800 responses, so thanks to all of you who provided me This educational campaign invited local Vietnam War municipality to which your business has moved. For a new
with this valuable feedback. My staff and I will be reviewing Veterans to request a commemorative lapel pin in recognition application for local business tax receipt, visit https://www.
the information and will look for ways to enhance these of their service to our country. We were honored to recognize pbctax.com/local-business-tax/.
columns each month. Next month, we will announce our three more than 250 Vietnam Veterans with lapel pins. Renewal Payment Options:
randomly selected winners from the survey submissions, so The trifecta was achieved when we received an award • Online: Visit https://pbctax.manatron.com/Tabs/
watch for that in the August issue. of the redesign of our 2019/20 Annual Report. This award BusinessTax.aspx to renew your BTR online.
Once...Twice...Three Times a Winner! I am thrilled recognized the many design and readability improvements • Drop Box: (No appointment necessary!) Visit www.pbctax.
that our agency has been honored with three Blue Pencil made to this popular publication. com/locations to find the location nearest you.
and Gold Screen Awards by the National Association of I am so proud that our agency has been recognized for our • Mail: Palm Beach County Tax Collector
Government Communicators (NAGC). Our Communications innovative and creative work designed to inform and educate Attn: Business Tax Department
team submitted three entries, and all three entries were the public. P.O. Box 3353
selected as winners, including two top prizes for our signature PBC Business Owners, We Have Info for You. Calling West Palm Beach, FL 33402-3353
communications. all Palm Beach County business owners: In July you will be • In-Person: Visit www.pbctax.com/appointments.
Our entries competed against government agencies from receiving your Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR) renewal Important Dates:
around the country, including the Naval Air Warfare Center notice in the mail. The payment is due between July 1st and July 27th-28th Lobster Mini Season
From the Desk of Palm Beach County Mayor

Robert S. Weinroth: Property Fraud…

and Other News Worth Knowing.

Robert Weinroth, a former member August primary. To address the need, a new program, “Adopt South Florida community by providing food, financial
of the Boca Raton City Council, was a Precinct,” was recently launched. A charity, association or assistance and job training. The programs are designed to
elected as a Palm Beach County organization can provide volunteer workers at a precinct on meet the needs of individuals, children and families with the
Commissioner to replace Steven Election Day, and the earnings will be remitted directly to goal of creating self-sufficiency through employment.
Abrams, who retired due to term limits their organization. The Resource Center operated by BHH provides
requirements. The main requirement for poll workers is the ability emergency financial assistance to help with rent, overdue
Property Fraud Alerts. According to work 14 hours on Primary and Election Day. For more utilities and childcare. In addition, access to affordable
to the FBI, property and mortgage information, visit www.pbcelections.org/poll-workers/adopt- medical, dental and behavioral care are also provided through
fraud is the fastest growing crime in a-precinct. a partnership with Genesis Community Health and Florida
the United States. Scammers file fake deeds as if they own Things to Do This Summer. The county’s website features Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
homes and lure people into giving them money to rent or buy a unique page that provides links to over 50 websites such as Community Based Clinics.
those homes. museums, sporting and entertainment venues, natural areas BHH is always in need of volunteers, donations and food
The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s office and so much more. for their pantry. For more information, please call (561) 317-
offers a free property fraud alert service that notifies It is a resourceful one-stop opportunity to explore the best 0913 or visit www.bocahelpinghands.org.
residents when important documents are recorded in Palm of everything Palm Beach County has to offer at discover. If you are interested in having Mayor Weinroth speak at
Beach County using their name or business’ name. For more pbcgov.org/Pages/Things-To-Do.aspx. a community, condo or homeowner association event, please
information, visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/services/ Nonprofit Spotlight: Boca Helping Hands. Boca Helping contact our office at (561) 355-2204 or email RWeinroth@
property-fraud-alert. Hands (BHH) is a local nonprofit dedicated to serving the pbcgov.org.
Mental Health Resources. Experts agree that our nation
is facing a mental health crisis and community resources are
more critical than ever. In our area, 211 Palm Beach/Treasure
Coast, a nationally accredited 24/7 suicide and community
hotline, provides free and confidential crisis intervention,
information, assessment and referrals to community agencies. ARCHIVE GALLERIES
In addition to mental health services, they offer assistance
with food, medical clinics, senior services, foreclosure
prevention, parenting information and special needs services.
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