Office of Mayor Keith A. James

Mayor James is the City's first African-American "strong mayor," whereby the Mayor is the City's Chief Executive Officer directing the administrative structure, and the City's fourth African-American Mayor.

Prior to being elected Mayor in 2019 and re-elected unopposed in 2023, Keith James served as the District 4 City Commissioner from 2011 to 2019, serving as President of the Commission twice. During this time, Mayor James helped create West Palm Beach's strategic plan, finance plan, water plan and mobility plan. Mayor James has been a part of the leadership that has led West Palm Beach from the depths of the recession to the booming metropolis we have today.

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About Mayor James

Leader, father, Harvard-educated lawyer, Mayor Keith A. James is a champion of the City and its residents.

Hurricane Readiness Guide

Mayor Keith A. James wants you to be prepared should a hurricane approach the City of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County. Know your evacuation routes, shelters and make sure you have supplies.

Why West Palm Beach?

Videos of businesses that are opening or have relocated to the City of West Palm Beach

City Center Podcasts

Get the latest inside information from City experts on City Center Podcasts

RAISE Federal Grant Program

City awarded an $8.1 million federal infrastructure grant.

Mayor's Jumpstart Academy

Mayor Keith A. James believes in giving West Palm Beach's fledgling businessman and businesswomen an extra boost in the business world. He believes local small businesses deserve a chance to compete for City contracts and to succeed.

Hispanic Liaison

Our goal to be accessible to all residents and ethnicities.

LGBTQ+ Liaison

West Palm Beach is an accepting community and encourages all residents to be themselves. This page is to introduce the liaisons with the LGBTQ+ community.

Neighborhoods First

The Mayor's Neighborhood's Initiative focuses on neighborhood collaboration and partnerships.

Community Service

Mayor Keith A. James prides the city on serving residents and visitors. We're here to help and serve you.

Community Conversations

Mayor James has taken the lead in bring proactive in addressing critical issues that affect the residents of the City of West Palm Beach.

Office of Economic Development

Mayor Keith A. James is a economic advocate working tirelessly to encourage new businesses to move to the City and bring new opportunities to the City and residents.

Office of Small and Minority - Women Business Programs

Opportunity! Small and minority/women-owned businesses often feel left out when it comes to City contract. This doesn't happen in West Palm Beach. Our office takes an active role is helping small and minority-owned business-owners and entrepreneurs get a head start.

Task Force on Racial & Ethnic Equality

In response to the George Floyd killing, the City created this task force to examine the City and ensure safety for all residents. The task force conducted an independent assessment of the City's programs and policies before issuing the findings.

Community and Opportunity

Highlights Mayor Keith A. James presenting tributes, proclamations and at ribbon cuttings