March Meeting Recap 2017

Palm Beach County League of Cities
April 7, 2017

We thank the City of Greenacres hosting the League meetings at the Greenacres Community Center.

Board Meeting The Board approved the appointment of Mayor Abby Brennan to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council regular seat, Councilmember Maria Marino to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council alternate seat and Commissioner Paula Ryan to the Impact Fee Review Committee reguar seat.

The Board supported the Palm Beach County Affordable Housing Ordinance.

President Shalhoub informed the board of the 2017-2018 proposed slate of officiers and board members. (The proposed slate can be found at www.leagueofcities.com/AboutUs/board).

General Membership Newly elected Greenacres Mayor Joel Flores welcomed the membership to Greenacres.

The 2017 William A. Cruickshank Scholarship awards were presented to five high school students.

Our featured speaker was Candice Temple of Palm Beach Gardens who informed the membership of how to "Communicate with the Media in a Crisis".

League Counsel Jennifer Ashton updated us on pertinent legal issues (for full report go to our News:Meeting Notes page).

Executive Director Richard Radcliffe reminded everyone to rsvp for the Elected Officials Workshop, which will follow the April General Membership.

Next month the meetings will be at the Riviera Beach Marina Newcomb Hall.