City Commission Election to be held Tuesday, June 24
Apr 23, 2008 - Newsletter
The City of West Palm Beach will be holding a special election to fill the vacant District 3 commission seat on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.
While the election is to fill the district 3 seat, all registered City residents are eligible to vote. Don’t forget to go to the polls and cast your ballot in June!
You’re invited to talk about restoring and beautifying the South Cove area of the intracoastal waterway…
Apr 23, 2008 - Newsletter
Would you like to help make cleaner water, more wildlife and more scenic views a part of the intracoastal waterway near downtown West Palm Beach? The City is working with Palm Beach County on a proposal designed to help do all those things.
Come hear about the intracoastal islands proposed for West Palm Beach at a Community Forum on Monday, April 28, 2008 at West Palm Beach City Hall Commission Chambers. There will be an informal meet and greet with City and County staff from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and then a presentation of the project from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This is your chance to ask questions, interact with City staff and learn more about this exciting proposal.
You’re invited to some fun at the WPB Library!
Apr 23, 2008 - Newsletter
Are you, or someone you know, in kindergarten or first grade? If so, we invite you to jump in and join the fun! The West Palm Beach downtown library is forming the coolest book club for kids just like you.
Join the Saturday Kids Club by checking out and reading “I Am Invited to a Party!” by Mo Williams before May 31st. Then, join us at the library on May 31st at 2:00 p.m. for laughs and crafts- all related to the book!
We’ll repeat the fun each month, and hope you join us! Again, our first book is “I Am Invited to a Party!” Read it and enjoy it, and we’ll see you on the 31st of May!
Visit www.mycitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701 for more information.
Jeri Muoio voted City Commission President
Apr 23, 2008 - Newsletter
District four commissioner Jeri Muoio has been voted to be the President of the West Palm Beach City Commission. In a unanimous vote, her fellow commissioners bestowed the honor upon her at a swearing-in ceremony on March 27th. Muoio follows former President Bill Moss.
As Commission President, Muoio will run City commission meetings in the event that the Mayor is absent. Said Muoio, “I am proud to serve not only the western communities but the City as a whole. Working with the Mayor and the Commission, we will continue to move the City forward and enhance the quality of life for all our residents.”
Commission President Muoio holds a doctorate from Syracuse University in Education Leadership. Her work for the residents of West Palm Beach includes serving as commission liaison to the Water Catchment Advisory Board and the City Green Task Force. She serves on the Cultural Council and is a City representative to the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Learn about WPB government on your iPod
Apr 23, 2008 - Newsletter
West Palm Beach residents and visitors will now be able to learn about their City government’s programs, projects and happenings… all on their iPod.
The City of West Palm Beach has unveiled “PalmCast,” the City’s own podcasting service. Anyone with internet access will be able to listen to PalmCast at anytime. You can also download PalmCast through wpb.org or through iTunes to an iPod or MP3 player.
The City of West Palm Beach is the FIRST municipality in Palm Beach County, and one of the first in the state of Florida, to offer podcasting. A podcast is a digital audio or video recording made available over the internet. PalmCast is similar in some ways to a radio show, but it is hosted exclusively on the internet and is available on-demand.
“PalmCast is just one more innovative way we can communicate with the public,” said Mayor Lois J. Frankel. “From offering on-demand audio and video feeds of City Commission meetings through our award-winning website, wpb.org, to our free e-newsletter “CityConnect” and now to our free podcasts, the City of West Palm Beach continues to embrace new technologies and get information to the public in user-friendly, cost-effective ways.
Episodes of PalmCast are available at wpb.org. Current episodes include tips on how to save money on gasoline, an update on the City’s Foreclosure Assistance Center and a history of the City’s 4th on Flager event.
People can subscribe to CityCast through iTunes so that new episodes are automatically downloaded to your computer, iPod or MP3 player.