Page 12 - Boca ViewPointe - April '23

Page 12, Viewpointe April 2023
Tax Talk

Dear Friends: qualify, for more information, visit https://discover.pbcgov.org/
You all know that I am a youthservices/pages/summer_camp.aspx.
cat lover and have two kitties, Does your child like sports? There is a camp for that!
Biden and Bader. Recently, Does your child like learning? There is a camp for that! They
Bader, my youngest kitty was offer a wide range of activities to support a diverse group of
lost. Those of you who are children. Summer camps are typically categorized as, education
pet owners know the feeling enrichment, sports, regular, special needs, and specialty.
of missing your beloved pet. You can rest assured that whatever your child’s interests,
For days, I had no idea where there is a camp for them. For more information on the summer
Bader was and I was growing camps that Palm Beach County has to offer, visit https://discover.
more concerned as each day Our partners for 2022 were Making Every Day Count, pbcgov.org/youthservices/pages/summer_camp.aspx.
passed. Then, I received a represented by Martha Ahr, founder and Living Hungry,
call from the animal shelter represented by Maura Plante, founder. Due to the immense
advising me that they had compassion of the entire tax collector staff, $17,594 was raised
Bader who was brought in by in support of these two organizations. I am extremely proud of
a person in my neighborhood. the generosity demonstrated year after year, by our employees
Relieved and anxious, I as every dollar raised and item donated come directly from
learned first-hand just how them – no public tax dollars are used. Funds are raised through
important it is to have your pet our office’s Dress Down for Charity program along with other
microchipped. Bader, without fundraising activities throughout the year. For more information
knowing, carried valuable owner information with her. The visit www.pbctax.com/about-us/community-involvement.
animal shelter was able to scan her chip, identify her, and contact
me to let me know that she was safe and sound. So, if you have School Is Out For Summer!
pets, please make sure you not only maintain their vaccinations,
but have them microchipped. You will be so grateful you did! We are approaching that time of year when kids are
For information about Palm Beach County’s microchipping counting down the days until summer break, meanwhile parents
program, please visit discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/ are scrambling for ideas on * Florida Statute extends
animalcare/pages/my_pets.aspx. how to keep them busy. Two discount/payment
Regards, words – summer camp! Palm deadlines falling on
Anne M. Gannon, Beach County Youth Services a Saturday, Sunday,
Constitutional Tax Collector, offers over 100 summer camps or holiday to the next
Serving Palm Beach County across the county, so no matter business day. Payment(s)
where you live there is a camp must be received in our
HOA Expo not far away! They also offer office by 5 p.m. or online
a scholarship program to help by 11:59 p.m. EST on
A wise person once said, “Service to others is the rent you pay cover costs for those who Monday, April 3.
for your room here on earth.” My staff and I are always eager to
Attention Dog Owners
help answer any questions you may have and remain dedicated Attention Dog Owners
to serving the community. We pride ourselves on being available
and providing exceptional service to the residents of Palm Beach It is your responsibility to pick up after your dog. It’s the law.
County. We always look forward to opportunities to engage with Some of you have been negligent in doing so.
the community on the various services our office provides. Please keep our Boca Pointe Community beautiful!
In February, we had the privilege of attending the Palm
Beach Condo and Homeowners Association (HOA) Expo in
West Palm Beach. The event was open to the public and attended
by the various homeowner associations around the county. Our
community engagement ambassadors were on hand to interact
and exchange information with property managers, board
members from various homeowner associations, and new and
existing residents of Palm Beach County. We provided timely
information about the services we offer, ranging from property
tax to tourist development tax and motor vehicle services, to
name a few. My community engagement team and I value the
opportunity to participate in these community events and look
forward to seeing more of you at future events.

Our Commitment To Giving

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On Feb. 28, I was honored to host our two charity partners
and present them with checks as a result of our employees’
fundraising efforts throughout this past year. Every two years,
two local charities are chosen by our employees for our
Community Involvement Partner Program.