Fire Assessment Fee Discount to be Discussed by City Commission

At the June 22, 2026 City Commission Meeting, the Commission will consider a proposal to remove the current 80% discount on the City's Fire Service Assessment for nonprofit-owned institutional properties. This item is being brought forward following direction from the City Commission during a March 23, 2026 Mayor/Commission Work Session. Other Fire Service Assessment rates would remain unchanged.

City Hall, Mandel Library, Nature Center to Close for Juneteenth

West Palm Beach City Hall, the Mandel Public Library and the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of federal Juneteenth National Independence Day. Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will reopen at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and the Mandel Public Library reopens at 9:30 a.m. City Hall will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026.

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6th Annual Juneteenth Unity x Black Excellence Festival

Next date: Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 05:00 PM to 10:00 PM

The 6th Annual Juneteenth Unity x Black Excellence Festival is an annual celebration in Palm Beach County. It unites and uplifts the community while recognizing Emancipation Day. It is a free fun family event with live entertainment, food/retail vendors, music, and community resources.

For more information: JuneteenthPBC.org