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Libraries becoming a thing of the past
I read with interest the June 15 article that the Palm Beach County Commission geniuses are considering eliminating the 100-year-old practice of library late fees to encourage greater usage. They keep spending our tax money like Christmas: A new...Tags: Arts and Culture, Libraries
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Local politicians want your "Like" and your vote too
The paperwork for her candidacy had barely been submitted to the Boca City Clerk when the Facebook page "Susan Haynie for Mayor" went live in April: "I want to take my experience to the mayor's office." The deputy mayor's upbeat vibe is also a...
Tags: Anthony D. Weiner, Elections, Foursquare, Politics, Media Industry
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Foster kicks off race for County Commission District 6 seat
Sun SentinelFormer Wellington Mayor Kathy Foster on Monday became the first candidate to file to run for the Palm Beach County Commission seat being vacated by Commissioner Jess Santamaria in 2014. Term limits prevent Santamaria, a Democrat, from running for a...Tags: Elections, Royal Palm Beach, Politics, Local Elections, Wellington
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Sequester cuts to cost Palm Beach County elderly, children under measures approved Tuesday
Sun SentinelNeedy senior citizens won’t get breakfast and poor children won’t get rides to pre-school under $2 million in Palm Beach County budget cuts approved Tuesday as a result of Congress failing to reach a budget deal. The county expects to lose...Tags: AIDS, Politics, Budget Control Act of 2011, Head Start, U.S. Congress
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Public comment squashed, Santamaria walks out in Palm Beach County Commission golf course debate
Sun SentinelPalm Beach County Commissioner Jess Santamaria walked out in frustration and a crowd of retirees was denied the chance to speak as tensions rose at Thursday’s commission meeting. The commission in a 4-3 vote approved controversial development...Tags: Elections, Sports, Politics, Golf
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Four candidates running for mayor
It's a race between two Boynton Beach political players, a veteran candidate and a political newcomer. Four candidates are vying for the Boynton Beach mayor's job, and while their platforms differ, changing Boynton's reputation is paramount to each...
Tags: Elections, Colleges and Universities, Politics, Walmart, Jerry Taylor
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Character Counts: Tarmo Lievonen
Tarmo Lievonen Age: 17 School: Boca Raton High Grade: 11th Hometown: Delray Beach Pillar: Trustworthiness Tarmo (known as TJ) is driven to help others achieve and maximize each of the many tasks he takes on. TJ, who excels at videography, produced a...Tags: Regional Authority, Government, Teachers, Politics, Rick Scott
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Santamaria helps opponents of golf course building plans going before County Commission
Sun SentinelLess than a week before a scheduled Palm Beach County Commission vote on a contentious development proposal, Commissioner Jess Santamaria donated meeting space for a fundraiser aimed at fighting the building plans. Santamaria has made no secret of his...Tags: Government, Values, Ethics, Public Officials, Politics
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Palm Beach County Commission adding more nighttime meetings
Sun SentinelAcknowledging that the need for paychecks can trump participation in democracy, the Palm Beach County Commission plans to hold more meetings after the workday ends. The commission has agreed to add two more nighttime meetings to its usual schedule.... -
Berger, Valeche join Vana on County Commission Nov. 20
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsTwo new faces and one incumbent selected by voters Tuesday night will officially take their place on the Palm Beach County Commission Nov. 20. That???s the day that Commissioner Shelley Vana will be sworn in for her second term and......Tags: Palm Beach Gardens, Elections, Politics, Boynton Beach, Democratic Party
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Abrams becomes Palm Beach County Commission chairman
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsPalm Beach County commissioners Tuesday chose Commissioner Steven Abrams as their new chairman. On the same day that new board members Hal Valeche and Mary Lou Berger joined the commission and commissioners Priscilla Taylor and Shelley Vana were sworn in....
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