06/05/2026
Council Meeting Recap β Wednesday Night ποΈ
Here's what went down at last night's Riviera Beach City Council meeting:
Trade Mission Update β Delegates from Freeport, Bahamas were introduced, and Mayor Doug Lawson announced a Trade Mission planned for late Sept/Oct 2026 to connect minority-owned businesses with investment and expansion opportunities across The Bahamas.
π Youth Council Excellence Award β The Florida League of Cities honored our Youth Council for their anti-vape campaign and community partnerships. Staff and leaders also presented awards to selected Youth Council and everyone received stipends for their dedication and leadership in this program. π
ποΈ Honoring Ms. Betty Kendrick β Mayor Lawson presented a resolution celebrating the life of Ms. Betty Kendrick, a 60+ year resident and longtime Chair of the General Employees Pension Board.
Through a unanimous vote of the Riviera Beach City Council, we are officially moving forward with a new Riviera Beach Police Department Headquarters!
After more than 30 years of aging infrastructure, mold concerns, and facility challenges, this project is not a wantβit is a necessity.
π΄ Today marks another major step forward for Riviera Beach as we continue building a stronger, safer, and more resilient community for generations to come.
Proud of this community. π