PBG Candidate Forum Synopsis

On February 25, PBG Watch, along with the South Florida 912 and the Palm Beach County Tea Party, Taxpayer Action Board, the Palm Beach Gardens Residents Coalition, and the Republican Club of the Northern Palm Beaches hosted a candidate forum for the City Council election.

I will not retreat, I will not surrender


New Officers Sworn-in

At the February meeting at Frenchman’s Reserve Clubhouse, County Commissioner Hal Valeche administered the Oath of Office to newly elected leaders Marilyn Parmet (President), Linda Gore (First Vice President), Jane Pike (Vice President), and Linda Stoch (Membership Chair). Treasurer Jeff Holtzman could not be present.


From left, Commissioner Valeche, Marilyn Parmet, Linda Gore, Jane Pike, and Linda Stoch.

Following remarks by Hal in support of the candidates for the Palm Beach Gardens Council election on March 11, (Robin Deaton and Mike Peragine, who were both present), Marilyn introduced the speaker for the evening, American’s for Prosperity Florida Director Slade O’Brien. In a Powerpoint Presentation, Slade took us through his view of the Challenges and Opportunities for 2014.

Some Pictures of the event:

  • PBG Council Candidate Robin Deaton PBG Council Candidate Robin Deaton
  • PBG Council Candidate Michael Peragine with Marilyn PBG Council Candidate Michael Peragine with Marilyn
  • Senate District 32 Candidate Brandon Cannon Senate District 32 Candidate Brandon Cannon
  • Congressional District 18 Candidate Alan Schlesinger (at left) Congressional District 18 Candidate Alan Schlesinger (at left)
  • Club President Marilyn Parmet Club President Marilyn Parmet
  • Commissioner Hal Valeche Commissioner Hal Valeche
  • Slade O'Brien Slade O'Brien