I <3 PALM BEACH GARDENS

Della Porter

Budget Review Board Member

“I love living here! There is so much to do in the Gardens. There’s something for everyone from activities, events, shopping, and restaurants. I think it’s great how the Gardens keeps its residents informed through things like the GardensLife brochure and Signature City magazine.

I have worked in banking for 38 years and was recently appointed to the Budget Review Board. From the financial world, I like that the City has reserves and enough money to tackle new projects when they are needed. I’ve lived here for 25 years and am still so impressed with what the City has to offer.”

Irwin F. Edenzon

Palm Beach Gardens Police & Fire Rescue Foundation Board of Directors

“I’ve seen Palm Beach Gardens grow quite a bit over the past 40 years, but the reasons I wanted to move back and retire here have stayed the same – a commitment to great public safety services, a disciplined planning and zoning process, the favorable business environment and even more transparent governance. That said, I think the most significant factor in deciding where to live is safety.

Over the course of my career, I had the opportunity to develop relationships with local first responders. So, when I got back to Palm Beach Gardens, the Foundation presented an opportunity to get directly involved in supporting our public safety personnel. The city provides great training and great equipment. The Foundation works to fill any gaps and we can move quickly to assist both Police and Fire Rescue with the adoption of new technology and proactive and reactive tools. Public safety is important to quality of life, and I’m impressed with the City’s focus on what matters.”

Jim McCarten

PBG Resident since 1989

“I moved to Palm Beach Gardens in 1989 for a job opportunity, which has given me a resident and employer perspective. I spent much of my career as General Manager for The Gardens Mall. During that time, I have seen the City go through a lot of change and I have been consistently impressed. The sophistication I’ve witnessed in the growth of services and public safety is something to be proud of.

Palm Beach Gardens has always been outstanding. Through my profession, I’ve seen how the City works with businesses. I recall years ago when the Police Chief took time to meet with community leaders. From a business perspective, the police and fire departments have been phenomenal. They have great response times to any needs and services have continually gotten better.”

Do you Palm Beach Gardens? We’d like to hear about it! Send us a message at signaturecity@pbgfl.com and tell us what you LOVE.