Commisioner Isaac Robinson, Jr. Appointed to National Committee
Jan 26, 2012 - City Commission
Isaac Robinson, Jr. Appointed to National League of Cities’
Public Safety and Crime Prevention Steering Committee
Washington, DC – Isaac Robinson, Jr., has been appointed to the National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2012 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Steering Committee. The Public Safety and Crime Prevention committee is responsible for developing policy positions on issues involving crime prevention, corrections, substance abuse, municipal fire policy, juvenile justice, disaster preparedness and relief, homeland security, domestic terrorism, court systems and gun control.
Each concern of the Committee is in South Florida.
As a member of the committee, Isaac “Ike” Robinson, Jr., will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions, while advocating on behalf of America’s cities and towns on Capitol Hill, with the Administration, and at home.
The chair of this year’s Public Safety and Crime Prevention Steering Committee is Kenneth D. Massey, Council Member, Farmington Hills, MI. Serving as this year’s vice chairs are Pete Constant, Council Member, San Jose, CA., and Isaac (Ike) Robinson, Jr., Commissioner, West Palm Beach, FL.
For more information on NLC’s other committees and councils, visit
http://www.nlc.org/influence-federal-policy/policy-committees.
The National League of Cities is the nation’s oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.
PAL Mardi Gras Celebration Fundraiser
Jan 26, 2012 - Police/Crime Prevention
WPB e4 Sustainability Summit: Feb 10-25th
Jan 24, 2012 - Sustainability
The forth Annual e4 Sustainability Summit is fast approaching! Join the City’s Office of Sustainability for fun, excitement, educational workshops, and eco film fest.
Last year e4 and the Green Market were visited by over 3000 visitors and the Green Exhibit in the Lake Pavilion saw 1500 visitors in a week. This year the exhibit will be on-going for two full weeks.
Over 50 businesses and organizations participating in the exhibition are promoting Conservation, Education, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Sustainable, Organic, All Natural, Made of Recycled material and Eco-Tourism.
Go to www.wpb.org/e4 for Summit details along with exhibitor application information and sponsorship opportunities.
Join Us! Waterfront Enhancement Plan Meeting
Jan 24, 2012 - Waterfront
You are cordially invited to a meeting regarding continued enhancements to the Waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach with Ed Uhlir, CEO of Millennium Park, Inc.
The Waterfront has benefited from a tremendous revitalization effort that residents and visitors can now enjoy. In a continued effort to grow and support businesses in the downtown area, and further implement the Waterfront revitalization plans, the City of West Palm Beach is preparing for the next phase of the Waterfront enhancement plan.
Discussion items include:
Please attend one of the following general sessions:
General Session 1
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Location: Commission Chambers
General Session 2
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Commission Chambers
Please RSVP to: Fanny Amini, 822-1436 or famini@wpb.org
State of Our City Address 2012 Video Available On-line
Jan 19, 2012 - Mayor's Office
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| Don’t miss West Palm Beach’s largest networking business breakfastState of Our City Address Breakfast Wednesday, January 18, 2012 | |
 “Building an Inspired City”
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33401Register by 5:00 p.m. January 11 & Save - Member $30, Non-Member $40 Table for 10 (Member) $300 | (Non-Member) $350 |
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| Also, it’s a great opportunity to exhibit your company to a guaranteed crowd of over 750 business professionals! Tabletop displays include two admissions and are available for members for $200! For more information contact Kelley Burke at kburke@palmbeaches.org or
(561) 833-3711 ext. 231 |