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Mayor's Office
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Vanderbilt University | Press Conference
"Vanderbilt University recently held a press conference at the Related Ross Experience Center to discuss the graduate campus that will be established right here in West Palm Beach.
This partnership places world-class graduate education — in business, data science, artificial intelligence, and engineering — right here in our City.
As Mayor, my North Star has always been building a community of opportunity for all. A city where prosperity is not concentrated in a few blocks but shared across neighborhoods.
That is why this partnership matters.
Vanderbilt’s presence will not only attract research and investment but create new educational pathways and workforce development opportunities for our current residents and those who will come to call West Palm Beach home." — Mayor Keith A. James
Watch the full Vanderbilt WPB Press Conference available now.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 19, 2026
"On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we honor the enduring legacy of a visionary leader who dared to dream of a more just and equal society. Dr. King’s profound impact on civil rights continues to inspire us to champion unity, justice, and compassion in communities across the nation.
As we move forward in 2026, let us honor his memory by continuing to cultivate a community of opportunity for all — where every voice is heard, every dream is nurtured, and every individual has the chance to achieve their goals, especially here in West Palm Beach.
Together, we stand in pursuit of Dr. King’s dream, forging a path of hope, equality, and shared prosperity." — Mayor Keith A. James
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City Hall Closed Monday, January 19, 2026
City Hall, the Mandel Public Library, and the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. City Hall and Grassy Waters will re-open at 8 a.m., Tuesday, January 20; and the library will re-open at 9:30 a.m. that day.
The City Commission will meet Tuesday, January 20, at 5 p.m.
Regular trash/bulk waste will be collected on schedule.
Join Us for State of the City on January 29 | Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
The 2026 State of the City Address is just two weeks away. Join us on Thursday, January 29, 2026, for Mayor Keith A. James’ address during the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches’ annual State of the City breakfast. The program will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. For details and tickets, visit palmbeaches.org.
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WPB-TV
 
Your West Palm Beach | Episode 17
In this episode of Your West Palm Beach, we visit a unique gym operated by a Turkish Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star, and we see how fitness enthusiasts are flocking to the waterfront for workouts and inspiration.
We'll also catch up with the entrepreneurs behind Freckleberry fashions and books, as well as Ba Cafe, which specializes in Vietnamese coffee and tea.
And we'll show you how some young environmentalists are working to spread the word about climate change!
Watch the new Your West Palm Beach episode now!
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Community Highlights & Happenings
Historic Northwest Community Meeting | Fantasy Island Restaurant
Kick off the new year with the West Palm Beach CRA at a Historic Community Outreach Meeting on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. at Fantasy Island Restaurant.
The meeting will include a follow-up on community feedback for the Downtown Master Plan, updates from the West Palm Beach Police Department, and key CRA project updates. City departments will also be available to share information and connect with residents.
Location: Fantasy Island | 325 N. Sapodilla Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Parking: Sapodilla Garage (600 Clematis St.) with Rose Trolley service provided.
City of West Palm Beach Building Department Earns Prestigious National Accreditation Recertification
The City of West Palm Beach proudly announces that its Building Department has successfully received recertification of accreditation from the International Accreditation Service (IAS) for the next three years. This distinction is held by only 29 building departments nationwide.
IAS accreditation is an independent, third-party verification that an organization meets rigorous national and international standards for competence, quality, and safety. For a municipal building department, this accreditation affirms excellence in permitting, plan review, and inspections, and demonstrates a strong commitment to best practices and strict adherence to building codes.
“This recertification reflects the dedication and professionalism of our Building Department team. Being one of only 29 accredited departments in the country is a point of pride, and it reinforces our commitment to safe development, strong neighborhoods, and the high-quality services our community relies on every day." — Mayor Keith A. James.
The City’s Building Division plays a critical role in safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of residents by processing and reviewing building permit applications, overseeing inspections, and supporting business tax receipt applications.
Public Notice
When Currie Park Tennis Courts Close on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Players Will Be Redirected to the New Tennis Complex at Gaines Park
The Currie Park Tennis Courts will close Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as part of the $35.5 million dollar Currie Park Redesign Project at 2400 North Flagler Drive.
During the Currie Park construction project, tennis players will be directed to the new tennis facilities at Gaines Park, 1501 N. Australian Avenue, which is scheduled to open on Monday, January 19. The tennis complex and Gaines Park Community Center were closed in April 2024 as part of a 21-month re-construction project funded by the 2020 Parks Bond referendum.
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*Click the image above to watch the meeting!
Next City Commission Meeting
The next scheduled City Commission meeting is Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. in City Hall, 401 Clematis Street.
Commission meetings are held every other Monday, except for holidays, and the public is encouraged to attend.
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Submit Service Requests with the WPB Key Portal
Submitting a service request has never been easier — access City Hall right in the palm of your hands! Sign in online or download the app. *Accessible in Español, Kreyòl Ayisyen, and Português.
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CITY NEWS | STAY INFORMED
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SPEND TIME IN WEST PALM BEACH
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Upcoming City Events
West Palm Beach GreenMarket | 1/17 @ 8:30 a.m.
Clematis by Night: Catabella | 1/22 | 6 p.m.
Learn more about City Events!
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Grassy Waters Preserve | 8264 Northlake Blvd.
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach | 411 Clematis St.
Enjoy four floors of books, programs, exciting tech, and more! There's something for everyone. Sign up for the library's newsletter! | View the calendar.
File your taxes for free at the library!
*Available if you earned $78,000 or less in 2025.
The Taxes Filed Free Campaign provides free, confidential, and secure preparation and e-filing of tax returns to qualified taxpayers. For more information, please visit the library's Taxes Filed Free section on the website.
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Office of Sustainability | Events & More
Participate in initiatives and events that reflect the City's mission to provide a healthy, equitable, environmentally progressive, resilient, and ecologically sustainable community for all! Subscribe to the newsletter; and explore the calendar.
January 17 | Florida Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
- Location: WPB GreenMarket
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Pre-registration is encouraged | Register now!
January 28 | Home Improvement Program
- Location: Mandel Public Library
- Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
- Registration is required. Register now!
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Questions? Contact us at (561) 822-2222 (TTY:800-955-8771)
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