Community Service
The City of West Palm Beach prides itself on serving our residents and visitors. We are here to help, and serve you. Whether it's helping businesses and residents thrive, providing holiday meals or helping our youth with a multitude of activities in our parks, we, your employees, are here for you.
Public Safety Community Meetings
Mayor Keith A. James, West Palm Beach Police Chief Tony Araujo and the police command staff are hosting a series of Public Safety Community Meetings to introduce the new police chief and gain valuable insight from the residents. About 100 residents turned out at the first meeting, Wednesday, April 9, at Gaines Park to meet and engage in frank conversation about the City and community policing. Future meetings are planned for the Flagler Gallery in City Hall (401 Clematis Street) on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and at South Olive Park (345 Summa Street) on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Both meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Chief Tony Araujo listens to resident concerns
Kevin Jones, Mayor Keith James, Chief Tony Araujo
Chief Tony Araujo addresses gathering
Command Staff members meet with residents
Cpl. Rodney Archer meets with a resident
Chief Tony Araujo with Annie Nelson
Share-a-Supper: Feeding the Community
November 26, 2024
About 400 families joined together for the City of West Palm Beach's annual Thanksgiving Share-a-Supper at the Pleasant City Community Center. A highlight on Mayor Keith A. James' calendar, Share-a-Supper brings together City leaders and volunteers who donate their time to serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to the residents.
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket: Celebrating 30 Years
Mayor Keith A. James kicked off the nationally acclaimed West Palm Beach GreenMarket during its 30th season on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, with thousands of visitors scanning for fresh vegetables, baked goods and choice items offered up by 130+ carefully selected vendors. A three-time "USAToday 10Best Farmers Market," the GreenMarket is "Seasoned to Perfection" in 2024.
Annually, the GreenMarket brings together a diverse collection of vendors and small businesses who line the West Palm Beach Waterfront, and the 100 and 200 blocks of Clematis Street. Additionally, the West Palm Beach Antique and Flea Market lines the 300 and 400 blocks of Clematis Street.
Both weekly events run every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through April, except during the Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 22, 2024.
Mayor Keith A. James Cuts the Ribbon and tosses the first pitch
The 2020 Parks Bond Issue improvements were on full display Saturday, September 21, 2024 when Mayor Keith A. James and Parks & Recreation Director Leah Rockwell cut the ribbon at Phipps Park. Mayor James then tossed out the first pitch to begin the 2024 Phipps Park Youth Baseball season. The league offers baseball to youngsters from T-ball through the Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Leagues.
For additional information on the 2020 Bond issue, click here.
Mayor Keith A. James and SBA Host Small Business Town Hall
Mayor Keith A. James and Allen Thomas, Small Business Administration Southeast Regional Administrator, hosted a Small Business Town Hall Thursday, August 22, at Palm Beach Atlantic University. West Palm Beach area small businessmen and businesswomen met with leaders to explore opportunities and learn about resources to help budding businesses.