Community Conversations: Mayor James’ Roundtable Series – A Discussion on Property Insurance

September 1, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications
City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office
dpapadakos@wpb.org
(561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)

 Community Conversations: Mayor James’ Roundtable Series – A Discussion on Property Insurance

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Mayor Keith A. James is spearheading a critical discussion on property insurance on Monday, Sept. 11 at Flagler Gallery at 3 p.m.  He invites the community and media to participate in this pivotal event as part of his ongoing “Community Conversations” series.

In an effort to address pressing concerns surrounding property insurance in West Palm Beach, Mayor Keith A. James is convening a high-profile roundtable discussion. Mayor James will bring together key stakeholders, including government officials, insurance professionals, and community representatives, to identify common challenges and explore potential solutions.

“This roundtable discussion comes at a crucial time for West Palm Beach residents, who have been struggling with rising property insurance costs and increasing challenges related to coverage” stated Mayor James. “Furthermore, by bringing together experts and decision-makers from various sectors, we hope to facilitate collaboration and generate innovative solutions to address these issues head-on.”

By convening this distinguished group of leaders, Mayor James aims to drive meaningful change and promote the well-being of all residents.

Roundtable Speakers include:
– West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James
– County Commissioner Mack Bernard
– State Senator Bobby Powell
– State Representative Mike Caruso
– Chief of Communications, Legislative, & External Affairs Christine Ashburn – Citizen’s Property Insurance
– Lucdwin Luck, Southeast Florida Regional Manager, Department of Financial Services
– Penelope Redford, Manager of Resiliency and Climate Change, West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability

Flagler Gallery is located on the first floor of City Hall at 401 Clematis Street in West Palm Beach.  To make a reservation, please visit Property Insurance Roundtable. For more information, please call (561) 822-1411.

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