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Commissioner’s Update from page 1 Infrastructure Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorders/Mental
Increase funding for Florida Department of Transportation Health
Guard Lake Worth Inlet Station, dating back to World programs to improve public transit efficiencies, relieve traffic Communities have recognized that the human and
War II, and the Kennedy Bunker, built in secrecy by congestion through high-occupancy corridors, construct economic costs of untreated substance use and mental
the Navy Seabees during the time of the Cuban Missile park and ride lots, and support airport development. illness continue to rise. Palm Beach County supports
Crisis in 1961 and 1962. It is essential that we preserve Provide a dedicated funding source to support the increased funding for the collaborative agencies working
the historical features in our parks and public spaces that operations and capital costs of Tri-Rail. together to reduce addiction and suicides, with an
enhance our tourist attractions. Public Safety emphasis on expectant mothers and youth, respectively.
Housing And Homelessness Protect local governments’ ability to grant Emergency Overdose deaths increased statewide and nationally,
Restoration of the Sadowski Local Government Housing Medical Services Certificates of Public Convenience and fueled by the increased use of fentanyl and the pandemic.
Trust Fund for affordable housing projects. This session, I Necessity for basic and advanced life support services Palm Beach County supports the recommendations of
am very encouraged by Florida Senate President Kathleen countywide. the State Attorney Addiction Recovery Task Force for
Passidomo’s commitment to pass legislation that will Provide comprehensive and uniform requirements statutory changes to prohibit alcohol and illegal substances
assist local governments in repurposing underperforming for building safety and support additional inspection on the premises of a recovery residence, a mechanism for
or vacant commercial developments along our urban requirements statewide for multifamily condominium the imposition of fines for violations, and the ability to
transit corridors into affordable housing for our workforce. facilities, along with required financial responsibilities of assert trespass charges against any discharged residents
Palm Beach County has transmitted an amendment to the condominium and community associations. who refuse to leave a recovery residence.
Comprehensive Plan to recognize the county’s authority Environmental Protection This is a mere sampling of the numerous issues we
to approve affordable housing projects pursuant to Florida Many critical environmental projects are located in are following in this year’s Legislative session. We also
Statutes. Once finalized, the county would establish Northern Palm Beach County and state support is needed for place an emphasis on thwarting bills and any unfunded
procedures for considering approval of affordable housing them to be successful. This includes, but is not limited to: mandates that can negatively affect our residents, and
proposals in commercial, industrial and residential zoned Beach and inlet management projects to address protect home rule. Home rule gives our 67 counties and
areas, in accordance with any legal provisions passed by critically eroded beaches subject to constant wind, waves, more than 400 municipalities the ability to self-govern
the legislature. tides and seasonal Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes. and create local laws through a public hearing ordinance
Homelessness legislation to support programs that The purchase and preservation of additional lands in the process that are not in conflict with state law.
include services to veterans, college and university students, Pal Mar Water Control District. As always, if there is any way I can assist you, please
youth aging out of foster care, and patients exiting sober Ongoing projects to restore the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee contact me at (561) 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@
homes, and review policies to move people out of poverty. River and the Lake Worth Lagoon, two delicate ecosystems pbcgov.org.
Empower local governments to take action against that are essential to economic development, tourism and
landlords who fail to maintain minimum housing standards; recreation in Palm Beach County. They include seagrass
foreclose housing properties that pose a safety hazard to its restoration – this is what manatees feed on; creation of new Jupiter Irish Fest from page 4
occupants; and, impose fines against landlords to recoup the plant and animal habitat islands; and, hydrologic restoration
costs of relocating residents from condemned properties. projects to prevent saltwater intrusion. Calendar
11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 11, and 11 a.m. to
“Service is our number one priority” 8 p.m., Sunday, March 12, Jupiter Irish Fest, Abacoa Town
Center in Jupiter. Featuring authentic Irish food, drink, culture,
561-743-0070 entertainment, live music, and costume contests. General
admission tickets are $5, children 12 and under are free with
www.palmspoolservices.com an adult. For tickets, tastings, pull your own pint, cottage, and
pod seating visit jupiteririshfest.com or Eventbrite.com.

Entertainment: Slane Castle
Stage

Saturday, March 11
11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Char Mar Dance
12 to 1:30 p.m.: Tracy Sands
1:30 to 2 p.m.: D.J.
2 to 3:30 p.m.: Gaelic Brew
3:30 p.m.: Children’s costume contest
4 to 4:30 p.m.: The Black Thorne Pipe Band
Expires 4/15/23.
4:30 to 5 p.m.: Tir Na Greine School of Irish Dance
5 to 5:30 p.m.: Adult costume contest
State Licensed & Insured 5:30 to 7 p.m.: Killbillies
Serving Palm Beach County CPC # 1457468 • LPG#30099 7:30 to 10 p.m.: Rogue Theory and Blessed
Sunday, March 12
11 a.m.: The Black Thorne Pipe Band, National Anthem
accompanied by the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
CAMPBELL AND KARLIK, P.A. Honor Guard
11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Char Mar Dance
12 to 1:30 p.m.: Tony Cunningham
ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1:30 to 2 p.m.: Moment of silence for Captain Brian,
Biggie and Chief Scott Reiner and honor our first
responders and local sports team
2 to 2:30 p.m.: The Black Thorne Pipe Band
Wills • Trusts • Estate Planning • Probate 2:30 to 3 p.m.: Tir Na Greine School of Irish Dance

Taxation • Real Estate • Corporations 3 p.m.: Draw to Ireland
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Rogue Theory and Blessed
5:30 p.m.: 50/50 raffle
6 to 7:30 p.m.: Niamh Agus Daithi
7:30 to 8 p.m.: D.J.

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