Meet Your City Council Members

At the Organizational Meeting on Monday, April 1, the City Council recognized re-elected Councilmember Yvette Drucker to Seat C, and newly elected Councilmember Andy Thomson who returns to the Council after winning Seat D.

Positions and representatives for local agencies were also determined:

• Deputy Mayor – Yvette Drucker
• CRA Chair – Fran Nachlas
• CRA Vice Chair – Andy Thomson

Read about additional Council roles with other local agencies on the City's website.

State of the City & Community Celebration Event

Join us on Wednesday, April 10 from 6pm - 8:30pm at Mizner Park Amphitheater for the inaugural State of the City & Community Celebration event! Join us for an evening of live music, activities, delicious food, and beverages for purchase. Meet with councilmembers, City staff, and hear an address by Mayor Scott Singer on the State of the City. The event is FREE to the public.

2024 Home Rule Heroes Named

The Florida League of Cities (FLC) recently recognized Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, then Councilmember Yvette Drucker and City Manager George Brown with the 2024 Home Rule Hero Award for their hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2024 Legislative Session. They all worked throughout the session to promote local voices making local choices and protecting the Home Rule powers of Florida’s municipalities.

Learn more about their advocacy efforts.

Safe Streets Summit Awards

Boca Raton recently received two 2024 Safe Streets Summit Awards. The awards highlight individuals and jurisdictions that have led by example in creating better streets for all users. The City won across two categories for Palm Beach County:



Complete Streets Champion Award: Yvette Drucker, then Councilmember recognized as an exceptional leader and catalyst in advancing Complete Streets in the county.

Complete Streets Community Award: City of Boca Raton 

Awarded to a local government or organization that has significantly contributed to implementing Complete Streets, including outstanding efforts engaging the community. 

Learn more about the recognition!

Upcoming Strategic Planning

City Council and staff will meet next month to discuss strategic goals and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year of 2024-2025. The dates for the planning session are:



• Wednesday, May 22
• Thursday, May 23
• Friday, May 24

The meetings will be held at 6500 Congress Avenue and there will be opportunities for public comment. Stay tuned for details and agendas. For more information or to view past strategic planning sessions, visit the City's website.

Water System Disinfection Program and Fire Hydrant Flushing to Begin

To maintain the water quality of the City's water system, our Utility Services Department will temporarily modify the disinfection process used by the water treatment facility for a two-week period from Sunday, April 7 - Sunday, April 21. Customers served by the City's Utility Services may notice a slight chlorine taste or odor in the tap water during this period.

The City will flush fire hydrants during this period as well. Customers may notice flowing water in streets and swales, localized lower water pressures, and a slight discoloration of their tap water.

For more details on this water treatment process, visit Utility Services or call 561-338-7310. Or, listen to the podcast Understanding Water Modification to better understand.

See You Out on the Course

Spring is a great time to hit the links in Boca Raton. Enjoy 9 and 18-holes at the City's two public golf courses. Read the latest It's Tee Time in Boca newsletter and see what's happening:

• NEW Veterans Program
• Meet the new Golf Course Operations Supervisor
• Programs and summer camps
• Happy hours, golf tip videos & more

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Let's Talk About... East Palmetto Park Road

The City is working with Alta Planning + Design to revision East Palmetto Park Road to Downtown Boca. The project goal is to create a multimodal corridor with expanded transportation options for all residents and visitors to access destinations across the City. As part of the project, the City invites residents to engage in the following ways -

• Take the online survey
• Provide feedback on the interactive map
• Visit the Downtown Boca/CRA booth at the State of the City & Community Celebration event on Wednesday, Aril 10 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, from 6pm - 8:30pm
• Attend the Community Meeting: Wednesday, April 17, 6pm - 8pm
• In-person: Downtown Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave
• Online: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4590361428475233880



Learn more about the East Palmetto Park Road project.

FREE Shred Event for City Residents

Boca Raton Police Services and Microshred Corporation are hosting a free Shred Event on Saturday, April 27 from 9am - 12pm at the 6500 Congress Ave. Come and safely dispose of unwanted documents or computer hard drives. The event is FREE to City residents (non-commercial), with a maximum of 5 banker’s sized boxes per household. The Police Services' Community Engagement Unit, along with Microshred staff, will be on site to provide tips for identity theft prevention. 

Questions? Call the Boca Raton Police Services Community Engagement Unit at 561-347-3938.

Feel the Earth Move Under Your Feet with Our New Playlist

If our planet means the world to you, check out our Earth Month Spotify playlist! Enjoy Kacey Musgraves, U2, Michael Jackson, and many more.

Follow us on Spotify for fun, monthly music themes!

Heads Up Boca! Smart Fire Safety Tips This Spring

Planning on some spring cleaning around the house? It's the perfect time to make sure your home and family are safe from any potential fires. A few safety reminders this season from the City's Fire Rescue Services can help keep your home a fire free zone.

• Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace batteries if needed.
• Clean out debris from your clothes dryer lint trap and vents.
• Install a fire extinguisher near your kitchen.
• Create a fire evacuation or emergency plan for your family and residence.

New! For more tips and fire safety information year-round, follow Boca Raton's Fire Rescue Services on Facebook and Instagram.

This April! Lake Wyman & James A. Rutherford Park Re-Opens

Restoration and improvements to the parks will be completed in the next month. What can the community expect to see at the renovated parks? New mangroves and native plants, fitness trails, a restored kayak trail and launch, a new observational pier, boardwalk, and walking path. Stay tuned for the opening date and get ready for some outdoor fun at the City's latest park upgrade.

Check Out the NEW Summer Recreator!

The Summer issue is packed with exciting activities to help the whole family enjoy some fun in the sun and indoors. Whether you’re looking for sports, arts and crafts, or community events, The Recreator has something for everyone. Check out all the fun, view the latest issue!

Volunteer This Summer!

We have some great opportunities to get community service hours this summer.

Children's Science Explorium: Science Camp Counselor

• Make a difference this summer as a Volunteer Science Camp Counselor.
• Ages 15 & older. Applications accepted now.
• Contact Nikki Horbach at nhorbach@myboca.us to set up an interview.
• Learn more on their website.

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center:

• Be a part of Gumbo Limbo Nature Center’s mission to inspire stewardship of coastal and marine ecosystems.
• Age 16 & older. Applications accepted now. 
• Learn more on their website.