Town of Palm Beach Politics

In the Town of Palm Beach, residents have an opportunity to file at any time for a potential position on the Town Council. There are currently three seats available to run for election in February of 2016. Richard M. Kleid is currently representing Group 1. Penny Townsend holds the seat

It is no secret that the retention of Town of Palm Beach employees has been difficult since 2012. From managerial staff, firefighters, police, and office staff, the Town of Palm Beach has had several repeated openings in the Town positions. This struggle has caused obstacles for the Town Manager Thomas

Just a few months ago the Annual Town Caucus of the Town of Palm Beach was in jeopardy of losing its distinguished date as noted in the Town Charter. It is stated that the Town Caucus is to occur the “the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January.” To

At the Wednesday Town Council meeting, the variance requests made by T3 Family Investments representing the Testa redevelopment were approved by a 3-2 vote. Town of Palm Beach Council Members who voted against the parking variances were Robert Wildrick and Penny Townsend. The development of the Testa property has been

For over a hundred years, the Town Caucus has prevailed as a tradition for electing the Town of Palm Beach leaders. Could this treasured ritual be in danger? Town Clerk, Susan Owens has said no in past Town Council meetings, but big changes are possibly lingering. The upcoming presidential elections