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West Palm Beach is a City of involvement, opportunity and growth with a sense of community. The character of the City is shaped by the people, the neighborhoods and the businesses. Mayor Keith A. James believes in highlighting the best of the best, welcoming community improvements, visitors and honoring the past.

Tributes, proclamations, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and welcoming new businesses and organizations as they set down roots is a small part of making West Palm Beach a community of opportunity for all. It is with great pride that the City gets involved, stays involved and welcomes all.

Empowering Education:
Mayor's Education Partnership Grants

In an effort to help elementary schools within the City of West Palm Beach, Mayor Keith A. James started the Mayor's Education Partnership Grant Program on Monday, April 15, 2024. The goal of the grants is to enhance educational outcomes for the students.

 

Northboro Elementary School - Changra Kinlaw

Mayor Keith A. James presents a grant to Northboro Elementary School Principal Chandra Kinlaw.

South Olive Elementary School Grant
Mayor Keith A James presented a grant to South Olive Elementary
School principal Saara Saarela-Vening,school principal, second from right. Joining in the presentation are, Kim Miller, left, school secretary, and City Commissioner Christina Lambert, right.
Westwood Elementary - Terrill Ridgell

 Mayor Keith A. James presents a grant to Terrill Ridgell, a science specialist, accepts the grant for Westward Elementary School.
  Northmore Elem Michelle Kilic, choice coord, Cory Friess, principal
Mayor Keith A. James presents Northmore Elementary School Principal Cory Friess, center, with an Education Grant check as Michelle Kilic, Choice Coordinator, looks on. 

 Seminole Trails - Jamilah Johnson


Mayor Keith A. James presents a grant to Seminole Trails Elementary Principal Jamilah Johnson. 

Grand Opening Celebration at Icon Marina Village

The City of West Palm Beach celebrated the grand opening of the almost 400-unit waterfront apartment complex on North Flagler Drive. A project of The Related Group, the interior designs were provided by designer and former tennis champion Venus Williams.

 

A Resource for Expanded Rail Transportation

Mayor Keith A. James has been at the forefront of championing the advantages of mass transportation and expanded rail transportation in the region. Mayor James has worked with the Palm Beach County Transportation Planning Agency, Brightline Holdings, Inc., and met with state and national leaders to the discuss the positive impact high-speed rail is having on the City of West Palm Beach. 

TPA Mayor Jane Castor, TPA C of C chair Brian Butler and APB Mayor Keith A. James - a Mayor Keith A. James, right, discusses Brightline expansion from Orlando to Tampa with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, left, and Tampa Chamber of Commerce Chairman Brian Butler, center.

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Mayor Keith A. James has been meeting with various delegations to champion the advantages the high-speed rail service has brought to the City of West Palm Beach. New housing developments have been built near the station, and the station has been a boon to downtown businesses. 

Nevada Gov Joe Lombardo, Mayor Keith James and Gopal Rajegowda Mayor Keith A. James, center, discusses Brightline with Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, left, and  Gopal Rajegowda, Executive Vice President of The Related Companies.
SM-Mayor Keith A. James and Mayor Scott Singer with Brightline visitorsMayor Keith A. James, left center, and Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, right center, discussed the potential for high-speed rail with delegates from California and Nevada.   SM - making a point at BrightlineMayor Keith A. James, center, drives the discussion about Brightline expansion at a roundtable meeting with officials from California and Nevada who were in West Palm Beach to learn about the potential for high-speed rail expanding to the west.  Brightline news conference
Mayor Keith A. James was on hand to help launch Brightline's first train from West Palm Beach to Orlando. Mayor James lead dignitaries in explaining the positive economic impact from the service.

 

Tributes, proclamations, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and welcoming new businesses and organizations as they set down roots is a small part of making West Palm Beach a community of opportunity for all. It is with great pride that the City gets involved, stays involved and welcomes all.

Mayor Keith A. James addresses a large crowd at the annual run - a
Mayor Keith A. James addresses the large gathering at the beginning of the annual Pride Nightrunners 5K race Saturday, June 8, 2024 along the West Palm Beach waterfront.

 

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West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Chairman and Mayor Keith A. James, center, presents a CRA Building Improvement Grant check to Sugaring Global, Inc., principals Daria Nartov, left, and her husband, Dmitry Nartov. The grant was presented Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Sugaring Global Inc., manufacturing plant on Division Avenue. The ceremony included CRA Deputy Director Ana Maria Aponte, left, CRA Board President Cathleen Ward, second from left, and Sugaring Global employees.

Telecommunications Week - Tameca West and Mayor
Mayor Keith A. James proclaimed the week of
April 14-20 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Mayor James presented the proclamation to West Palm Beach Assistant Chief Tameca West. 

 

Pinewood Park Day Mayor Keith A. James, proclaimed Saturday, April 6, 2024 as Pinewood Park Day in the City of West Palm Beach. Pinewood Park is one of the City's most historical neighborhoods. In on the presentation are, from left, Tasha Smith, Denise Smith-Barnes, Pinewood Park Neighborhood Association president, Mayor James, and CJ Smith. 

 Water conservation

Mayor Keith A. James Proclaimed April 2024 as Water Conservation Month in the City of West Palm Beach. Mayor James presented the proclamation to Public Utilities Director Victor Carosi, left, and Sarah Burke, sustainability supervisor.

 Mental Health Month 2024
Mayor Keith A. James proclaimed May 2024 as Mental Health Month in the City of West Palm Beach. In on the proclamation presentation are, from left, Tatiana Bastian, Mental Health First Aid Instructor; Chelsea McGee, Cigna Onsite Service Representative; Courtney Marx, Jewish Family Services Representative; Renee Govig, Chief Human Resource Officer; and Mike Russell, Talent Development Officer.
Gulfstream Goodwill May 5-11-24
Mayor Keith A. James, center, proclaimed the week of May 5-11, 2024 as Gulfstream Goodwill Industries Week in the City of West Palm Beach. In on the presentation are, from left, Devorah Kermisch, nonprofit professional, Carol Richmond, Chief Financial Officer, Karen Davidson, President and CEO, Mayor James, Mike Cowan, board member. Benjamin Beers, director of Corporate Relations  Department of Philanthropy, Erin Kozlowski, Chief Development Officer.

Public Works Week 2024
Mayor Keith A. James proclaimed the week of May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week in the City of West Palm Beach. .  Accepting the proclamation from Mayor Keith A. James, center, are, from left, Jonathan Algaranaz, Facilities Manager; Amy Marks, Administrative Services Manager; Leon Pinder, Public Works Director and Matthew Williams, Fleet Manager.

 Mayor Keith A. James chats with MVMNT owners Nick Hasson and Natalie Addison - a Mayor Keith A. James, center, chats with
Nick Hasson and Natalie Addison, owners of MVMNT, a new gym and workout facility
located at 1600 North Dixie Highway.