The Powell Press

THE POWELL PRESS

"A Life of Service Is A Life That Counts"

May 2025 Edition

Palm Beach County

District 7

Commissioner

Bobby Powell Jr.

Welcome everyone to this edition of the Powell Press. I am County Commissioner Bobby Powell Jr., representing District 7 in Palm Beach County. As we celebrate the month of May, we honor two significant observances: Mental Health Awareness Month and Mother’s Day. These important occasions remind us of the strength and resilience that shape our communities.

Mental Health Awareness Month serves as a time to raise awareness about the vital importance of mental well-being, while also fostering an environment of understanding and compassion. Together, we can provide the support our community needs to thrive.

Additionally, we celebrate Mother’s Day, a day to honor the incredible women who dedicate their lives to nurturing, guiding, and shaping the future of families and communities. Mothers often serve as the emotional backbone of our lives, balancing the complexities of mental, physical, and emotional support.

Warm regards,

Commissioner Bobby Powell Jr.

District 7

TOURS

Palm Beach International Airport

EVENTS

Black Elected Officials Luncheon

In Chamber Proclamations

Black Family Day

Commissioner Powell presented a proclamation declaring May 6, 2025 as Black Family Day. Black Family Day was established in 1986 by Dr. Eva Wanton, the 13th national president of Jack and Jill of America Inc., as a national observance devoted to uplifting and celebrating the strength, unity and cultural richness of the Black Family.

Pictured here (l to r): Jack and Jill of American Inc. Palm Beach Chapter (Jack and Jill) Technology Chair Whitney Powell, Commissioner Bobby Powell Jr., Jack and Jill Member Winifred Dorce-Evans, Jack and Jill Corresponding Secretary Cassandra Charles-Gerst, Jack and Jill Member Cassandra Oliver.

Economic Development Week

Commissioner Powell presented a proclamation declaring May 5-9, 2025 as Economic Development Week. Economic development professionals are essential for enhancing economic well-being and quality of life in Palm Beach County communities. This involves coordinating initiatives that create, retain and expand job opportunities to foster growth and the tax base.

Pictured L to R: Housing and Economic Development (HED) Contract Development and Quality Control Division Director Jeff Bolton, HED Economic Sustainability Business Coordinator David Jaco, HED Deputy Director Carlos Serrano, County Administrator Verdenia C. Baker, HED Business Investment Division Director Meri Weymer, Commissioner Bobby Powell Jr., HED Director Jonathan Brown, Assistant County Administrator Tammy K. Fields, Office of Equal Business Opportunity Director Tonya Davis Johnson.

Off-Site Proclamations

Haitian American Heritage Month

Unified Members of the Palm Beaches

Lupus Awareness Month and May 26, 2025 as the Lupiegirl Day

Palm Beach County Resources

Summer Feeding Programs

The Library System is proud to partner once again with the School District of Palm Beach County to provide free summer lunches to all children ages 18 and younger.

The free summer lunch program starts Monday, June 3 through Friday, July 26 at all Palm Beach County Library System locations. Lunch is served Monday-Friday, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm and snacks are available from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

No lunch or snack service is provided on Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, July 4 as all locations are closed for Juneteenth and Independence Day respectively.

New this year are the free weekend meal kits, offered every Friday while supplies last. They include healthy, easy-to-prepare food for kid- and family-friendly meals. Kits are available for pick up while supplies last at the following locations:

For each child ages 18 and younger, sponsored by the Palm Beach County Food Bank.