Lake Worth Beach City Limits

Saturday, October 29, 2011

City of Boynton Beach - News - City wins Most Outstanding Green Government award

And where is Lake Worth in the mix? Click title for link to City of Boynton Beach website.

I forget that we aren't supposed to compare Lake Worth to other municipalities. Sort of like we aren't supposed to recognize that we have had the largest decreases in taxable property value of any municipality over the past four years.

Clean it Up & Walk it Off | TRNA

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Due to the severe weather experience over the past 24 hours and the 80% chance of continuing rain, the TRNA will be cancelling the cleanup event scheduled for 8-11am and the community walk scheduled for 4-5pm today. We will be rescheduling both events very soon. please continue to visit our website for information on upcoming events. Thank you!

www.tropicalridge.org

Friday, October 28, 2011

Endorsement: Amoroso for Lake Worth commission

This is what the PBP says...I think they may be reading what goes on here more often.

Incumbents and challengers in this election and in the mayor's race generally agreed that City Manager Susan Stanton is tough-minded but needs to improve communication and be less abrasive with the public. Mr. Amoroso expressed that position more strongly than others.

Endorsement: Waterman for Lake Worth mayor

OMG - but they got this right:

Ms. Waterman, elected this summer to finish a former mayor's term, has proven a divisive figure in three months. She can appear arrogant and dismissive, and she often stokes the same "politics of division" she promises to heal. In a debate last week, she did herself no favors by proclaiming the election "a choice between lovers and haters" and clarifying that it's her supporters who "love Lake Worth."

Click title for link. Can we expect any less? PBP

Starting Tuesday, Palm Beach County city and town officials must report job gifts of $100 or more

I wonder if this will include use of vehicles or in-kind payment of rent? Click title for link to PBP article.

I-95 Express Buses Make Commute 'Relaxed' - Miami News Story - WPLG Miami

Click title for link - check out the video as well. It seems to be very successful. I wonder how the connection is to Tri-rail?

From FaceBook, JoAnn and Rachel will have to re-calculate our downtown occupancy figures...

This news comes at the beginning of "season." In a subsequent post, they encourage people to visit them at their Royal Palm Beach location.

By popular demand...

Mayor Waterman's "Lovers and Haters" Speech - set apart from other closing remarks made on 10/24/11 LW Playhouse Debate

Lake Worth marks new water plant

Will we ever get a true accounting of the cost/benefit of breaking the County contract and building our own plant? Is Saturday's barbecue lunch really free? Click title for link to PBP article.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

As long as we are talking about the grandiose...

An open letter to Mayor Waterman on why I am seeing red...

Mayor Waterman, you are one presumptuous newly minted elected official. To proclaim that people who do not vote for you hate the city that you love is offensive and counter to your claims that you are against the politics of division. By your assertion, you are automatically writing off what could be a majority of people in Lake Worth as being "haters." These "haters" are not voting for you for reasons that you label "hate." They are not voting for you because they rightly question your allegiance to a city that you have had an "off and on" relationship for ten years. You don't own property here and have a murky professional past that your devotees use to proclaim you as evidence of the Second Coming. You have a condescending, know-it-all attitude that turns the public off that you are supposed to serve. You consider debate and dissension examples of "hate" and things that should be squelched and controlled so that the small cadre of your supporters can continue to direct the city of Lake Worth in dangerous and perilous directions.

As one of the people that will not be voting for you, how do you deal with the fact that I love the same things that you do about Lake Worth? I too am not a proponent of the politics of division. Until you can prove through your actions that you are not going to discard an entire group of people that love Lake Worth as much as you profess, you will not be the savior that Lake Worth so desperately deserves.

Transcript of Mayor Rachel Waterman's "Lovers and Haters" Speech

"Vote for me on November 8th and together we will transform Lake Worth's potential into reality. I believe this election is not a choice between cavers and pavers, but a choice between lovers and haters. I love Lake Worth. The people that are going to vote for me love Lake Worth too. We love our public beach and our waterfront. We love our downtown business district which is now at 90 percent occupancy. We love our neighborhoods and our small town charm. We love the Playhouse and the Stonezek Theater. We love the Street Painting Festival. The Cultural Council will soon be opening its doors and LULA is coming soon and I am getting ready to love that too. I love Lake Worth because it is unique, special and dare I say funky. I am proud of Lake Worth because of the diversity of our city and it is a microcosm of the future of our country. And I believe that we can lead the way, showing everyone how diverse communities can live together and prosper. We will move beyond divisiveness and I am committed to use all of my talents and passions to get us there. Please vote for me, Rachel Waterman on November 8th." Mayor Rachel Waterman, Closing Statement, NAPC LW Playhouse Debate, 10/24/11

PBSO offers Citizens Police Academy | TRNA

PBSO District 14 in Lake Worth is making plans now to hold another Citizens Police Academy in January. The Academy is Free and involves meeting once a week for 9 weeks for a three hour session at the Lake Worth District 14 station to hear speakers from different departments within the Sheriff's Office organization. There are also field trips to the aviation unit to view the PBSO helicopters, the Communication dispatch location and a field trip to the gun club jail.

Last year 22 residents, including yours truly, took the classes and they were very interesting, informative and fun. This is a rare opportunity to look behind the shield and learn what really makes PBSO operate. Classes are held after 5pm and food and beverages are provided.

No date for the next Citizens' Police Academy has been set. This is just to let everyone know and get an idea of how many people would like to participate. If you think you might be interested and have questions please contact:

Deputy Sergeant Lozano at 436-1350 or

Deputy Sergeant Kovalski at 662-2320

If you'd like to get a citizens viewpoint from someone who has taken the classes, please email me, Ryan Anderson atryan@tropicalridge.org. I'll tell you it was a surprising and hugely informative experience that I highly recommend.