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In this newsletter:
- The Word
- 2026 Uniform Municipal Elections
- CareerSource PBC Introduces Elevate360
- AI Outlook
- Spotlight
- Gregg in the News
- Commish in the Community
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Here we are in a New Year. It’s Gregg’s final year as your County Commissioner, and we’re off to a running start.
At the first board meeting of the year, on January 6th, Gregg asked his colleagues to support developing a water resource project that will deliver water to the North Western Fork of the Loxahatchee River, and improve drainage for residents in the Indian Trail Improvement District.
The Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River needs freshwater to keep saltwater from the Jupiter Inlet from pushing too far upstream. Without enough freshwater salt levels rise, killing native cypress trees and damaging habitats. Changes from drainage projects, canals, and development have reduced water flow over time, putting the river in distress and making restoration critical. Other commissioners agreed, and the county will pursue state grants to match the $8 million already set aside for this.
On January 8th Gregg visited the Andros Isle community clubhouse, where residents sounded off about the Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) installed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in front of their community on Okeechobee Boulevard. As we explained in our last newsletter, the FYA is intended to improve the flow of traffic by allowing drivers to turn left, provided there is no oncoming traffic. Since the FYAs were installed on May 8th, we have heard from numerous residents, especially after a fatal crash killed an Andros Isle resident as he crossed four lanes of traffic on a Flashing Yellow Arrow. The County Engineer and representatives from FDOT were present at the meeting, and learned that an overwhelming majority of the community wanted to see the FYAs removed. At the end of the meeting the Andros Isle board passed a resolution to that effect, and we were successful in getting the FYA removed. Watch a video recap of the meeting.
Gregg is not opposed to FYAs, but he believes FDOT should identify appropriate locations and always seek public input. The Okeechobee corridor west of Jog, where FDOT deployed the FYAs, doesn’t seem ideal for them: drivers have to cross 4 lanes of oncoming traffic, cars are driving at high rates of speed, and visibility can be limited. However, Gregg does believe this area is suited for Adaptive Signal Technology, or Smart Signals, traffic lights that can ‘see’ what's going on around them and adjust their signals accordingly.
As readers know, Gregg has been pushing for the adoption of Adaptive Signal Technology for years, and we were successful in securing state funding to upgrade traffic signals on Okeechobee Boulevard from the I-95 overpass to Flagler Drive, as well as on Quadrille and US 1. Though this project has been slowed down by many hiccups along the way, it is now underway and the selection committee is in the process of choosing a contractor.
We’ve been sending email updates to residents affected by the Flight Restrictions the FAA implemented on October 20th following an order from the Secret Service. If you’d like to receive these updates, send an email to district2@pbc.gov, and we’ll add you to the list. Here's a link to the latest TFR newsletter, which includes links to all previous issues.
That’s it for now.
Thanks for being a reader!
| | 2026 Uniform Municipal Elections | | |
Election Day for Palm Beach County’s 2026 Uniform Municipal Elections is Tuesday, March 10, 2026. These are local city and town races, so your ballot will depend on where you live, and each municipality may also have its own charter or ballot questions.
As Election Day gets closer, visit the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections website and your city or town’s official site to view your personalized sample ballot and see exactly who and what will be on it.
| | CareerSource Introduces Elevate360 | | CareerSource Palm Beach County recently introduced Elevate360, a selective, no-cost program designed for seasoned professionals who want to navigate today’s digital economy with confidence and transition successfully into their next career goal. The program includes five virtual workshops led by career experts, plus exclusive networking and professional development opportunities. Whether you’re employed, underemployed, transitioning industries, or reentering the workforce, the program is free for all eligible participants. | |
Tired of AI, people are committing to the analog lifestyle in 2026
It finally happened: while some people have always scoffed at AI, the numbers of disaffected have skyrocket lately, especially among young people. They're committing to "analogue lifestyles" in 2026, in an AI backlash that has seen searches for "analog hobbies" at the art store Michael's jump 136%, and yarn kit sales soar 1,200%.
Read all about it.
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Happy New Year, everyone! Jana, here. This AI tool was mostly designed to help neurodivergent people with tasks they find overwhelming or difficult, but everyone can benefit from Goblin Tools. They include:
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Magic ToDo which breaks a task down into simpler steps. This is useful for neurodivergent students who can use it to make tasks less overwhelming and more manageable. This would also be handy to demonstrate Decomposition in computing lessons, chunking a task down into smaller steps.
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Formalizer can help take your text and turn it into more formal versions, or formal text into informal text to make it easier to understand. The overall content will stay the same, just the tone will change.
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Judge allows you to figure out what the tone of a piece of text is. You can use it to judge the tone of messages sent to you, but also check your messages before you send them.
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Estimator will give you a good idea of how long a task will *actually* take. It’s not perfect, but will try to give a rough estimate.
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Compiler lets you compile a brain dump of things to do into a proper list of tasks.
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And finally, Chef allows you to write down the ingredients you have available, plus any dietary constraints, and it will suggest things to cook.
Watch this video to learn more.
Click here to start using Goblin Tools
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Note: Not all events listed are open to the public.
1/28/2026 @ 12:00 PM: AI presentation at The Irish Brigade for Lake Worth Beach Rotary Club. Contact James Sugarman for more information.
4/16/2026 @ TBD Time: AI presentation at Tulane University, LA. Contact John Renne, PhD for more information.
6/8/2026 @ 2:00 PM: AI presentation at the Vi at Lakeside community. Contact Richard Leeds for more information.
| | If you would like to invite Commissioner Weiss to give a presentation in your community on artificial intelligence or any other topic, contact our office at district2@pbc.gov or 561-355-2202. | | |
Frank Eddie
Word has reached us that Frank Eddie, a District 2 constituent and friend of our office, passed away last year at the age of 75. As his obituary reads, Frank’s life was filled with music, faith, and adventure. Witty, sharp, honest, and kind, Frank was an accomplished musician who played alongside big names such as Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. He recorded several singles, including "Love Has Never Passed Me By".
We got to know Frank because he would contact our office on occasion. After we helped him with a problem, he showed up at several public meetings to thank Gregg. Frank literally sang Gregg’s praises when we interviewed him about his issue with an FPL contractor (check out the video here). He lived in a bright pink house along Parker Avenue near Belvedere Road, and he regularly played guitar at the Lutheran Church next door, to which he invited Gregg.
Frank could talk about local politics and world affairs, dropping a few German words along the way. He could tell you how to fix faulty electrical wiring, and tell you stories like the one about how he once sold one of his special guitars from his extensive collection to a computer exec from California. It felt special to be around him. Boy, will we miss his million-dollar smile.
Rest in Peace, Frank.
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Celebrations, anniversaries, meeting with agencies, recognizing community leaders, joining neighbors' festivities and going to neighborhood meetings ... Commissioner Weiss spends a lot of time in the community.
"As an elected official, I want to be part of the community I represent," said Commissioner Weiss. "I want to understand the issues in my district, and that's why I spend many evenings attending events to listen and learn."

If you'd like to invite Commissioner Weiss to your event, let us know.
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Parkinson's Disease Awareness Podcast
After George Ackerman's mother died from Parkinson's Disease he launched TogetherForSharon® to keep her memory alive, and share the message of Parkinson's awareness and hope for a cure. Gregg was honored to engage in a Q&A with George as a guest on his podcast January 16th. Learn more.
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Andros Isle Meeting On Flashing Yellow Arrows
When the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) installed a Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) at the Okeechobee Boulevard entrance to Andros Isle, residents raised serious concerns. So on January 8th Gregg convened FDOT and the County Engineer to hear directly from the residents, who made it clear: they want the FYAs eliminated. Gregg stands with the community and is pushing for changes to improve safety and traffic flow. Watch a recap of the meeting here.
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FDOT Construction Open House
FDOT held an open house with community leaders and stakeholders January 7th for feedback on the resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation project on Dixie Highway from Belvedere Road to south of Okeechobee Boulevard. Construction was scheduled to begin January 20th, but residents wanted it pushed to April to minimize disruptions in the winter months when Trump is in town. FDOT and the contractor later agreed to start construction in April rather than January. Gregg attended to show his support for the community and is seen here with West Palm Beach resident Ginger Gowing Fowlkes.
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Kiwanis Club West Palm Beach
Members of the local Kiwanis Club welcomed Gregg to The Hilton Garden Inn for their bi-monthly luncheon meeting held on January 7th. The event featured a robust conversation about the latest county projects and issues of concern to the community. Among those in attendance were Kiwanis Club members John Inglis (left) and Kirk Grantham (far right). Thanks to Club president Jesse Walters for the warm welcome! Learn more.
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Israel Bonds Announcement
The county's investment portfolio got a major boost with the January 7th announcement by CFO Mike Caruso of a $1 Billion investment in Israel Bonds that will benefit taxpayers by easing its financial burden. As Chairman of the county's Investment Policy Committee, Gregg explained how the bonds' high rate of return will maximize investment earnings while ensuring that tax dollars are protected. Israel Bonds make up 17% of the county's $5.7B investment portfolio as of January 1, 2026.
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PBC Library's New Bookmobile
The Palm Beach County (PBC) Library System debuted a new Bookmobile outside Government Center on January 6th, and Gregg was on hand to explore its range of materials. From printed books and audio books to movies on DVD, the mobile library brings reading and learning right to your doorstep. Knowledgeable librarians are on site at every stop on the route to guide you and recommend captivating tales. Check out this map and schedule to learn more and see where the Bookmobile will be stopping next!
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Bush's Boca Bowl of Beans
For the 12th consecutive year Palm Beach County hosted its postseason college football game at FAU's Flagler Credit Union Stadium in Boca Raton. Helping to kick off Bowl Week on December 19th, Gregg welcomed the competitors, (University of) Louisville Cardinals and (University of) Toledo Rockets. During the week both teams volunteered with local nonprofits and enjoyed beach parties at Lake Worth Pier. The Cardinals' 27-22 victory over the Rockets on December 23rd had the winners eating beans from a trophy during the post-game celebration.
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