VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA FALL NEWSLETTER

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Comm11nicate with your Elected Officials

Council Member Molly Young

It is hard to believe it is that t ime of year again - a time to be thankful,

a time to count blessings, and a time for family traditions. I am thankfu l to live in this idyllic place called Tequesta and feel blessed to be part of such an incred ible community. I am happy we have been able to get back to some of ou r cherished t raditions like Food Truck nights and the various Fall Festivals. As we wrap up this year and forge ahead into the next, I look forward to and am excited for what is in store for our Vill age. The high ly anticipated new Recreation Center is currently is tracking to open in February 2022 and programming being fine-tuned . The Parks Master Planning has kicked offwi th robust public involvement opportunities through the end of November. The design for seve ral Water Treatment Plant projects has commenced that are projected to save approximately $105,000/year in energy consumption and reduce our carbon foot print by approximately 144 tons of carbon dioxide per year. We have received America Rescue Plan Act funds t hat have allowed us to recoup revenue lost from Covid 19, plan for new Pol ice and Fi re Rescue vehicles, expedite some road and storm water improvement projects, and even add a new Recreation & Business Relations Coordinator position . And these are just a few! In addition to the Village projects, thi s year we have received generous donations from the community for our Publ ic Safety Fitness Center and maintenance of t he Bay Harbor and Point Drive Banyan t ree. We continue to improve our commu nicati ons and transparency to the residents with enhanced content and postings on a variety of social media platforms, our website, and weekly newslet ters. We remain committed to supporting our local small businesses w ith an improved Business Resources page on our website, and offer business and video highlights on our social media platforms. We are closely monitori ng t he Jupiter US l Bridge Replacement Project and are working w ith FDOT to make sure we are up to date wi th the latest news and are prepared for the closu re. As I look back on the yea r, I am reminded of the privilege to be in the position to serve our residents and work w ith our outstanding Village staff. Know that we, the Council, always want to hear from you. You are the eyes and ears of what makes the Village great and we couldn't do it without you. As t he holiday season arrives, may we all take the time to slow down and enjoy the paradise we call home.

Top row L to R: Council Member Prince, Mayor D'Ambra, Vice-Mayor Stone. Bottom row L to R: Council MembersYoung and Brandon Interested in communicating with your local elected officials? Use the "Email All Counci l Members" form or emai l each one ind ividually. They are always interested in receiving input from our residents. Visit our websi te to access the email forms. Visit our website to access the email forms ** ELECTION UPDATE** The next municipal election is scheduled for March 8, 2022 and the qualifying period begins at Noon on November 2, 2021 and ends at Noon on November 16, 2021 . When a resident decides to seek office, they should schedule an appoint ment with the Village Clerk to review t he "Candidate Election Handbook:' It is important this meeting take place well before the start of the qualifying period as there are certain requ irements t hat need to be fu lfilled prior to qualifying. During this meeting, a comprehensive explanation of the process is provided, including the review of required forms, election laws and important dates and dead lines. The following seats are scheduled for the March 2022 election:

Date Filed to Run

Name

Seat

Opposition

Frank D'Ambra

Seat 1

10/12/21

No opposition as of 10/27/21 No opposition as of 10/27/21 No opposition as of 10/27/21

Laurie Brandon

Seat 3

9/28/21

Bruce Prince

Seat 5

10/5/21

3