League of Women Voters PBC to Host Tax-Based Hot Topic Luncheons in Lake WorthWednesday, May 20 / 11 am to 1 pm 'County Finances: Separating Fact from Fiction' With Joe Abruzzo, Palm Beach County Administrator As County Administrator of Palm Beach County, Joe Abruzzo oversees more than 7,300 positions and manages a $9.6 billion annual budget serving 1.6 million residents. He previously spent nearly five years as the County's Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller and earlier served in both the Florida House of Representatives and the State Senate. During his decade of legislative service, he passed more than 50 bills into law. + $45 for LWVPBC members; $50 for nonmembers + Deadline to register is May 13, 2026, at lwvpbc.org (http://www.lwvpbc.org). Wednesday, June 17 / 11 am to 1 pm 'Florida Budget & Tax Proposals: Paving a Path Toward Austerity' With Estaban L. Santis, PhD., Florida Policy Institute Dr. Esteban L. Santis is Director of Research for the Florida Policy Institute, an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing policies and budgets that improve the economic mobility and quality of life for all Floridians. His work emphasizes equity, accountability, and transparency in Florida's fiscal management, bridging data and policy to inform actionable solutions, and has been featured in state and national media, including the Tampa Bay Times, Miami Herald, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and NPR. + $45 for LWVPBC members; $50 for nonmembers + Deadline to register is June 10, 2026, at lwvpbc.org (http://www.lwvpbc.org) Notes About the LWVPBC's Hot Topic Luncheons: + Doors open at 11:00 am. The lunch begins at 11:30 am, the program starts at noon. + Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Fee is nonrefundable. About the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County: Founded in 1975, LWVPBC is a nonpartisan political organization of women and men of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy. The League never supports or opposes candidates or political parties. The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed. For more information, please visit lwvpbc.org (http://www.lwvpbc.org) Attached Images: 1. LWVPBC Hot Topic Luncheon on May 20, 2026 2. LWVPBC Hot Topic Luncheon on June 17, 2026 Available for Interview: Amy Kemp, LWVPBC President amyk.lwvpbc@ Media Contact: Gary Schweikhart, PR-BS 561.756.4298 / gary@pr-bs.net End
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