Special Edition | Looking Back at 2022 |
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January, named after the Roman god, Janus, who was depicted with two faces, one facing the past and the other the future. Let’s take a minute to look at the past year of our accomplishments and successes and look forward to the future where the best is yet to come. |
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Palm Beach County Day
Your commissioners met in Tallahassee with legislators who can affect concrete changes in our district. While attending Palm Beach County Day, I met with the
Speaker of the House, the Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation and several others to promote the county’s legislative agenda.
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Department of
Transportation Meeting
We had an Engineering/Transportation Summit at Florida Atlantic University. As development increases in our county, transportation becomes a challenge. I invited the Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation Kevin Thibault to meet with community leaders, county engineers, professors and students from Florida Atlantic University. Working together, solutions were discussed to alleviate traffic, congestion and aging infrastructure.
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Jay DiPietro Way
There is one man whose legacy lives on for children with special needs. Jay DiPietro was a giant advocate for children. At his passing, I requested that the roadway at the Special Olympics Complex that leads from Lake Worth Road to the Boundless Playground be named in his blessed memory.
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Hometown Hero
Ben Ferencz
Throughout Florida’s history, there have only been three instances where the Medal of Freedom was awarded. I requested that Gov. Ron DeSantis present this award to our Hometown Hero, Ben Ferencz. Living at Kings Point, Ben, 103 years old, is the sole surviving prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials.
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The Sachs Brigade
Volunteers make up an important role in our community involvement. The inaugural Sachs Brigade showcased the many opportunities that are available to our residents to give back and make a difference in someone's life.
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Economic Summit: 2022
Housing and Transportation
Palm Beach County is one of the fastest growing areas in the southeastern United States. Our economic engine is the talent of our people coupled with global businesses making their homes in our county. Working with industry leaders and stakeholders, there was a lively discussion on smart growth and development throughout the day. I welcomed Head of Global Economics Research for Bank of America Global Research Ethan Harris as well as Bank of America, Palm Beach County President Fabiola Brumley.
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A Celebration at South County Park
It was the 50th anniversary of our Parks and Recreation Department and the birthday of our Nation. What an incredible time we had coming together as a community to celebrate.
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Opening of Canyon District Park
As promised, the county developed ball fields and multipurpose fields as well as broke ground on a magnificent library at Canyon District Park.
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Jack and Barbara Nicklaus Day
The First Family of Golf has made Palm Beach County their home for over 30 years. After winning championships on the golf course, our First Family contributed millions to children’s hospitals throughout the state. I was honored to be part of the county’s proclamation for Jack and Barbara Nicklaus Day.
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Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month
There are too many of our furry friends who need a “furever” home. For this reason, I presented a proclamation declaring October 2022 as Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month. I will continue to promote “furever” homes in the Sachs Sentinel. Stay tuned. This special dog was adopted soon after he made his appearance at the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners meeting.
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Family Court Awareness Month
We all strive for justice in our judicial system, however, at times court decisions are rendered that negatively impact families. For almost 20 years, there has been a group that attends and observes proceedings to advocate for the rights of children. I sponsored a proclamation declaring November 2022 as Family Court Awareness Month.
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Lighting the Path for
Higher Education
Many students from our local Title I schools were guided in competing for and acquiring scholarships into top-tier universities. Opening the event that showcases Palm Beach County students to top-tier employers, I was impressed at the number of interested students.
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Join me at the Veterans Benefit Fair on Friday, Feb. 3, from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at the South County Civic Center. Free and open to the public, the event promises to showcase the benefits our vets have earned with their service.
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Palm Beach County Day returns to Tallahassee on Tuesday, March 7. Our goal is to make an impact on the State Capitol when we all arrive en masse to promote Palm Beach County’s legislative agenda.
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Agricultural Reserve Workshop |
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On Tuesday, March 28, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop on the Agricultural Reserve.
The workshop will be held in the Palm Beach County Robert Weisman Governmental Center, 6th floor Commission Chambers, 301 N. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach.
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Your County Commissioner, |
Maria Sachs
Palm Beach County District 5
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Commissioner Maria Sachs | Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners | District 5
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