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Mayor Keith James Selected as 2026NFBPA South Florida Civic Excellence Award Honoree
Mayor Keith A. James was selected as a 2026 National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) South Florida Civic Excellence Award Honoree, receiving the Public Service Trailblazer Award.
The Civic Excellence Awards celebrates leaders who exemplify service, innovation, integrity, collaboration, and transformational leadership throughout our communities.
Mayor James' accomplishments were recognized during the Inaugural Civic Excellence Symposium & Awards, a premier gathering of public service leaders, nonprofit executives, educators, elected officials, and community changemakers dedicated to advancing excellence in leadership and public service.
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If you're crafty and looking for materials for your projects, look no further than Resource Depot. It's the spot where teachers, students, artists, and other creative people go to pick up low-cost, repurposed supplies, right here in West Palm Beach.
Watch the full "Resource Depot: Crafting With a Purpose" video now!
Did you watch the NEW Inside West Palm Beach Podcast Episode?
Everyone agrees that our City is at the center of a development boom that few other communities will ever experience. But what is less obvious is just how much planning and pre-planning goes into every project. How does a project go from conception to completion in West Palm Beach?
Discover those who make sure new buildings fit into our community — and how residents can become part of the planning process!
Watch the "How City Planning Works: From Conception To Completion" podcast episode now on the WPBTV YouTube page. Or listen to the new episode during your commute. Now streaming on:
Local veterans and their spouses were treated to a morning of free pickleball and entertainment at Howard Park. The event, sponsored by the Palm Beach Royals and pickleball pro Nikki Roth, was a way to promote the sport and thank veterans for their service.
Watch the full "Veterans Pickleball Event" video now!
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Community Highlights & Happenings
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Complete the FY27 Proposed Budget Community Survey
We want to hear from you!
Take a few minutes to complete the FY27 Proposed Budget Community Survey — and help inform the City's budget development process.
Survey Deadline: Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 5 p.m.
Take the survey now!
Have additional comments or questions? Email mybudgetinput@wpb.org.
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Updated Meeting Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
1 p.m. – Virtual via Zoom
6 p.m. – In person at City Hall, 401 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Start the School Year on a High Note at Vintage Vibes: Back-to-School Edition!
Get ready for an evening packed with excitement, including a giant inflatable playground where kids can jump, climb, and play the night away!
Join us Saturday, August 1 from 5 – 9 p.m. on the West Palm Beach Waterfront for a FREE family-friendly event featuring:
• A giant inflatable playground
• Live entertainment by Digital Vibez
• Karaoke & interactive games
• 360° photo booth
• Art-inspired workshops
• Local vendors & food trucks
📍100 N. Clematis Street
Learn more at wpb.org/VintageVibes!
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Next City Commission Meeting
The next scheduled City Commission meeting is Monday, August 3, 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 with Friends & Family in WPB!
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Grassy Waters Preserve | 8264 Northlake Blvd.
Explore expansive wetlands featuring native wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and more. Hiking, paddling, and programming available with a reservation! Please call the Nature Center at (561) 804-4985 (TTY: 800-955-8771) to RSVP.View the calendar. Purchase Grassy Waters' Children's book "Sam the Snail Kite and the Secret of the Everglades".
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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.
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Connect with the City!
Interested in working for the City of West Palm Beach?
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