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March 2023 Viewpointe, Page 27
From The Desk Of Commissioner Marci Woodward

A Message from warranted and recently approved by the commission. Nonprofit Spotlight: Habitat
Construction is expected to begin in mid-March and will
Commissioner Woodward be completed within eight months. for Humanity

I am pleased to report Fire Fighter for a Day I recently attended the Habitat for Humanity Greater
the traffic switch to the Palm Beach County Women Build Kick-off Reception
new bridge on Palmetto I recently had the opportunity to participate in Fire that was held to encourage women to proactively serve
Park Road over the El Rio Ops 101 Training with the county’s Fire Rescue (PBFR) their community.
Canal occurred on January Department at their training center in West Palm Beach. Habitat for Humanity works in more than 70 countries
31, 2023. From extricating a vehicle passenger with the “jaws and has helped over 39 million people improve their living
The contractor will of life” to responding to the scene of an active shooter, I conditions since 1976.
begin the demolition of the was carefully guided through a number of scenarios by Their mission involves the collaboration of local
remaining existing bridge seasoned emergency professionals. volunteers and partners focused on providing accessible,
and begin construction This experience provided with a greater appreciation affordable and safe homes.
on the new section by the of the challenges faced by these brave men and women. They also address policy reform to remove systemic
end of Feb. The project is I am proud to report we are in very capable hands with barriers preventing low-income and historically underserved
expected to be completed by August 2023. our first responders. families from accessing adequate, affordable shelter.
This month I continued to tour county facilities PBFR is one of the largest fire departments in the For more information, visit www.habitat.org.
including Mounts Botanical Gardens, Green Cay and state of Florida. In addition to fire and/or medical
Wakodahatchee Wetlands and Delray Oaks Natural Area. emergencies, personnel are trained to respond to Local Government 101
These facilities are open to the public and offer unique hazardous materials/conditions, plane crashes, aircraft
experiences. I highly recommend everyone to visit! emergencies, active shooter incidents, chemical and fuel “So…, What Exactly is Palm Beach County’s
I also received a number of presentations from various spills and animal rescues. Comprehensive Plan?”
departments including Youth and Community Services, Palm Beach County’s Comprehensive Plan (Comp
Palm Tran, Environmental Resource Mgmt., and Parks Billie Jean Cup Plan) is a state-required legal document containing
and Recreation. principles and strategies for our county’s future
These presentations are key to understanding their Congratulations to the Palm Beach County Sports development and land use.
functions and services, especially in support of our Commission for winning the bid to host the prestigious The Board of County Commissioners meets quarterly
constituents. In future newsletters, we will highlight Billie Jean King Cup at the Delray Beach Tennis Center to discuss the Comp Plan that provides a roadmap for
various county departments and the services they provide. on April 14-15. future development of the county.
As always, I am here to assist, so feel free to email I look forward to welcoming the best players from The Comp Plan identifies land as being used for purposes
me at mwoodward@pbcgov.org or call 561-355-2204. around the world, including hometown player Coco such as residential, commercial, industrial, institutional,
Also, please follow me on social media for regular Gauff. recreational, agricultural and also conservation.
updates and happenings in Palm Beach County. We are proud of our sports commission for attracting It also provides the maximum densities for residential
sporting events and activities to the county that enhance areas and the allowable intensities of commercial and
Road Safety Improvements economic impact, stimulate bed tax revenues and industrial areas.
maximize utilization of county facilities. Another important component are the fifteen elements
The county’s Engineering and Public Works The Billie Jean King Cup is the world’s largest including future land use, transportation, coastal
Department recently conducted a study for a traffic signal women’s international sports competition with more management, library services and more.
at the entrance of Boardwalk at Boca Raton on SW 18th than 100 nations competing yearly. These sections reflect the goals, objectives and policies
Street. This was in response to residents’ concerns for for implementation by the commission.
their safety due to several tragic car accidents.
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