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Mayor & Town Council
Incorporated on April 17, 1911, the Town of Palm Beach is governed under a council-manager form of government by an elected mayor and a five-member Town Council. The mayor, elected directly by the voters and serving two-year terms, holds unique powers as the town’s ombudsman and intergovernmental leader and is not a governing body member. The five members of the Town Council are elected at large, on a non-partisan basis, and serve overlapping two-year terms.
The Town Council is the governing body and meets monthly in regular sessions to set policy and carry out the town's legislative matters. The Council also holds special meetings as needed and is responsible for appointing members to serve on the various town boards and commissions.
The Town Manager, a professional manager, acts as the chief administrative officer for the town and is appointed annually by the governing body. The Town Manager appoints and supervises the senior management team.
EMAIL THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
Click here to email the Mayor and Town Council for an agenda item on an upcoming public meeting or to send a non-public meeting email to the Mayor and Town Council by clicking here.
Town Council Updates
In May, the town implemented a new public meeting agenda and management software that is considerably different from its predecessor.
- Personal assistance is available during business hours to access meetings and navigate the new Public Meetings page. Please call 561-838-5410.
- Public Comment letter process – link to how-to
- If you cannot attend a public meeting in person, you may submit a written comment ahead of time using the public comment form linked under the ‘Comments’ section of the meeting’s agenda. Your comment will be sent directly to the relevant staff and officials.
- Agenda notification subscriptions - link to how-to
- If you would like to receive email alerts when the town posts agendas and minutes online, create an account and manage your subscriptions on the Public Meetings page to select which meetings you are interested in.
- Search capabilities
- You can now search for meeting content by agenda, agenda item, and agenda files under our website search's Agendas & Minutes section. Additional searchability through the Public Meetings page is coming soon.
- Bring your own device open house assistance sessions will be scheduled several times each month during the season to help you with public meeting-related items, website services, and subscriptions to news releases, alerts, and agendas.
Please join us at or watch the live streaming of the upcoming Town Council, Boards, and Commission Meetings. 2026 Public Meeting Calendar will be available by November.
Stay up to date with the Public Meeting Page.
Town Council
- November 12: Regular Town Council Meeting
- November 13: Town Council Development Review
- December 9: Regular Town Council Meeting
- December 10: Town Council Development Review
Boards and Commissions
- October 22: Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- October 23: Recreation Advisory Commission
- October 29: Architectural Review Commission Meeting
- November 4: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- November 14: Retirement Board of Trustees Meeting
- November 14: Defined Contribution Plan Committee
- November 14: Investment Advisory Committee
- November 19: Landmarks Preservation Commission
- November 20: Shore Protection Board Meeting
- November 20: Code Enforcement Board Meeting
- November 21: Architectural Review Committee
- December 2: Planning and Zoning Commission
- December 17: Landmarks Preservation Commission
- December 18: Code Enforcement Board
- December 19: Architectural Review Commission
The Town Council election will be held on March 10, 2026.
All registered voters of the Town of Palm Beach who have resided in the Town for a period of at least one (1) year prior to qualifying for the Election are eligible to run for the Town of Palm Beach Town Council.
For more information, visit the Town Election webpage.
Ordinances
The Town Council implemented Ordinance 16-2025 at the October 14, 2025, Town Council Meeting to address electric scooters, e-bikes, and other micromobility devices. The new and amended ordinances will prohibit micromobility devices on town sidewalks and the Lake Trail, ensuring these areas remain safe for pedestrians, joggers, and families. Additionally, riders must now be at least 15 years old and carry a government-issued photo ID while operating a micromobility device in public spaces. These requirements enable officers to promote responsible usage and reduce conflicts between motorized devices and traditional pedestrian activities.
The Town Council adopted a revised working hours based on Ordinance 21-2025. View the Working Hours for Construction and Lawn Maintenance.
The Town Council adopted several ordinances to support the Town’s code review and revisions.
- Mechanical Equipment ( Ordinance 009-2025): This ordinance aims to simplify and clarify mechanical equipment regulations.
- Nonconforming Lots (Ord. No. 010-2025: This focuses on simplifying the approval process for single-family development on nonconforming lots.
- Building Angle of Vision (Ord. No. 011-2025): Simplifies zoning regulations for one-story homes while maintaining appropriate design standards for larger buildings.
- Residential Use In C-TS, C-WA or C-OPI District (Ord. No. 012-2025): This ordinance eliminates an outdated zoning requirement that applies residential zoning standards to residential units within a commercial district.
- Uniform Appeals (Ord. No. 013-2025): The update unifies and streamlines the appeals process for ARCOM, LPC, and Zoning decisions under one consistent framework.
- Duration of Land Use Approval & Extension of Time (Ord. No. 014-202): Standardizes approval timeframes for development projects reviewed by ARCOM, LPC, and the Town Council.
- Floodplain Variances (Ord. No. 015-2025): For projects that have already received approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), this removes the public notice requirement for floodplain variances approved by LPC.
Additional proposed zoning updates were presented to the Town Council on September 10, 2025 including ideas related to landmark incentives, open space requirements, awnings and canopies, front yard setbacks in the RD-2 district, basements, fill regulations, and a proposal to shift specific setback requirements—moving five feet from the front yard to the rear.
The Mayor's Message
Welcome to The Mayor's Message, a place to find periodic Town updates from Mayor Danielle Moore.
April 2025
As we wrap up the 2024–25 season, we encourage you to watch the mayor’s recent State of the Town Address, shared during the Palm Beach Civic Association’s Annual Meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025. The mayor offered valuable insights into several key topics, including parking, major infrastructure projects, traffic, development pressures, and other important community priorities
Danielle Moore was elected to the Town Council in 2015 and was re-elected without opposition in 2017 and 2019. She served as President of the Town Council for 2 years. Mayor Moore then ran unopposed for the seat of Mayor and was first sworn into office as Mayor on April 13, 2021. She reaffirmed her oath of office on April 3, 2023 and April 4, 2025. Previous to her service on the Town Council, she was a member of the Recreation Advisory Commission from 1994 until 1996 and from 2007 until 2011, serving as Chairman from 2010-2011. She was also appointed as an alternate member on the Planning and Zoning Commission in 2014 and then re-appointed as a full member that same year.
Ms. Moore holds a Bachelor’s Degree in American History from Duke University. She has been the President of Fortin Enterprises since 1986 and President of The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation since 1993. She is also a Director of The Fortin Foundation of Florida since 1986 and a Director of the Barker Welfare Foundation since 1996.
Ms. Moore sits on the boards of many charitable organizations including The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County, Rosarian Academy, Town of Palm Beach United Way, the Garden Club of Palm Beach, Women’s Southern Golf Association, Duke Engage National Advisory Board, and Duke Leadership Gifts Committee.
Bobbie Lindsay joined the Town Council in February 2016 and now holds the seat of President. Prior to the Council, Bobbie served on the Shore Protection Board from 2008-2012 and on the Planning and Zoning Commission from 2013-2014.
Ms. Lindsay holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University. She has a long history in Palm Beach, having moved here with her family in 1961. She attended Palm Beach Public School, Rosarian Academy and Twin Lakes High School.
She had an active executive career in Seattle, Washington in the technology sector and later was a principal in one of Seattle’s downtown real estate development/investment firms, Pine Street Group.
While serving as a director and executive committee member of the Palm Beach Civic Association, she organized and was President of the Save Our Inlet Coalition, a 501c(3) dedicated to stopping the federally approved Port of Palm Beach expansion that would irreparably harm the Palm Beach Inlet and lagoon’s booming eco-tourism and recreational economy and marine environment. She resigned her Civic Association Director position, as well as her position as president of the Save Our Inlet Coalition upon taking office on the Town Council.
Ms. Lindsay remains on the boards of Florida Wildlife Federation, Sea-2-Shore Alliance (preservation of manatees, sea turtles and Right Whales) and still serves as an officer of the Save Our Inlet Coalition. She is also active in the Garden Club of Palm Beach.
She and her husband, Douglas Buck, raised their son, John, in Palm Beach. “I have the good fortune to have a long-term view of Palm Beach and am dedicated to serving our residents, while still preserving what we all love about our town.”
Lew Crampton was first elected to the Town Council in March 2018 and reappointed as an unopposed candidate in 2020 and 2022. Prior to serving on the Town Council, Mr. Crampton served on the Planning and Zoning Commission from 2014-2018, and as Vice Chair from 2016 to 2018.
Mr. Crampton holds bachelor’s degree in Public and International Affairs graduating Cum Laude from Princeton University and a master’s degree in East Asian Studies from Harvard University. He was a student in the PhD program in Urban and Regional Planning at MIT, where he completed all requirements except for the dissertation.
Mr. Crampton previously served as the CEO and currently serves as the President of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. He previously served as President of the Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Notebaert Nature Museum, as President and CEO of the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford, Illinois. He served as Associate Administrator and Director of Management Systems of the US Environmental Protection Agency, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Community Affairs, Vice President of Communications and Environmental Affairs at Waste Management, Inc., Vice President for Communications at the American Medical Association, President and CEO of the National Institute for Chemical Studies, business consultant for the Arthur D. Little Company, and China Analyst for the RAND Corporation.
Mr. Crampton was a candidate for Congress in Massachusetts 10th District, a member of the Winnebago County, Illinois Planning Commission, and Chairman of the Sustainability Committee for the City of West Palm Beach.
Mr. Crampton has served as President of the Citizens’ Association of Palm Beach, served on the Preservation Foundation, served as Director of the Palm Beach Civic Association, and Coordinator of the Palm Beach Hook a Kid on Golf Program.
Mr. Crampton and his wife Kathleen moved to Palm Beach in 2009 from the Boston area. They have three children and five grandchildren.
Mr. Crampton holds weekly office hours every Monday (excluding holidays) from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome, or appointments can be made by emailing Carla Cove.
Julie Araskog was first elected to the Town Council in February 2017. She was recently elected for her fifth term in office, running unopposed for her seat.
Ms. Araskog holds a Bachelor’s degree from Duke University, a Master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School.
She has been an advocate for juveniles and is currently a Palm Beach County Guardian Ad Litem. Ms. Araskog is a member of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach and the Palm Beach Civic Association.
Ms. Araskog has been visiting Palm Beach since 1993 and moved here permanently in 2013.
Ted Cooney was first elected to the Town Council in March 2021. He was recently elected for his third term in office.
Mr. Cooney has been a longtime public servant in Palm Beach. Previously, he was a member and the Chair of the Town's Landmarks Preservation Commission for ten years. He was also a member of the Architectural Commission before being elected to Town Council.
A native and having a long history of family in Palm Beach starting in the 1950's, Mr. Cooney hopes to provide representation of the next generation of Palm Beachers.
Attracted by the agreeable weather, and the beauty and small town charm of Palm Beach, Bridget Moran made the "best decision ever" and moved to Palm Beach in 1998, where Bridget and her husband, Tim, raised their family. Moran is active in several community organizations, including the following:
- Safeguard Palm Beach (fka Palm Beach Crime Watch) - Board Member, 2022-2024
- Town of Palm Beach United Way
- Allocation Co-Chair, 2012-2017
- Executive Committee, 2012-2016
- Palm Beach Civic Association - Director, 2022-2024
- St. Edward Guild - President, 2005-2007
- Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach - Member
- Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation - Volunteer
Moran also served on the Town's Landmarks Preservation Commission from 2021 until she was sworn in on the Town Council in 2024.
A graduate of Siena College, Moran's experiences range from philanthropy and leadership to being a buyer for an international consumer products company primarily for golf equipment. Outside of Moran's professional and family life, she also enjoys boating, going on walks, and music.
Committee Assignments
| Ordinance, Rules & Standards (ORS) | Public Works | Public Safety | Business & Administration | Tax & Finance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Julie Araskog | Bridget Moran | Ted Cooney | Lew Crampton | Bobbie Lindsay |
| Member | Bridget Moran | Ted Cooney | Julie Araskog | Bobbie Lindsay | Lew Crampton |
Town Council Highlights
The Mayor and Deputy Town Manager attended the Mayors' Literacy Initiative Luncheon at the Blume Literacy Center, presented by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, the PBC League of Cities, and Comcast.
The event featured guest speaker and author Marcus Bridgewater, who shared powerful remarks on fostering environments where literacy can thrive.
The luncheon also kicked off the 20th Read for the Record Campaign, with a celebration leading up to Read for the Record Day on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Mayor Moore Swearing In, April 8, 2025
Ted Cooney Swearing In, April 8, 2025
Julie Araskog Swearing In, April 8, 2025
Proclamation that Saint Edward has been bestowed the title of Minor Basilica
The Parish Church in the Town of Palm Beach, has bestowed Saint Edward with the title and dignity of Minor Basilica, with all the rights and liturgical concessions duly appropriate, in accordance with the decree De Titulo Basilicae Minoris.