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NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Local News)June 24, 2026United States

Port of Palm Beach Commission to Fill Vacant Seat After Months of Delay

The Port of Palm Beach Commission has agreed on a process to fill a vacant seat that has remained empty since October 2023. Residents may apply for the position until July 1, with finalists to be selected by mid-July.

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Why It Matters

The appointment will restore the commission to its full five-member capacity, impacting the governance of a $27 million budget and the oversight of major port operations until the term expires in November 2028.

Key Facts

  • The Port of Palm Beach Commission seat has been vacant since October 2023 following the resignation of Jean Enright.
  • The commission has reopened the application process for the vacant seat.
  • Interested residents must submit a letter and resume by July 1, 2024.
  • The appointment will cover the remainder of the term, which expires in November 2028.
  • Each of the four current commissioners will select two finalists in early July.
  • The commission plans to consider the finalists at a meeting on July 16, 2024.
  • The Port of Palm Beach operates with a $27 million annual budget.
  • State Sen. Mack Bernard attempted to pass legislation to force the filling of vacancies, but the measure was not included in the state budget approved on May 29.
  • The port district includes Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, and the Glades communities.

Who's Mentioned

personBrian Lamb“Candidate for the Group 4 Democratic primary and potential applicant for the vac”personJean Enright“Former commissioner whose resignation in October 2023 created the current vacanc”personSerge D'Haiti“Candidate for the Group 4 Democratic primary.”personBlair Ciklin“Chair of the Port of Palm Beach Commission.”personWayne Richards“Commissioner who proposed the current selection process.”personDeandre Poole“Port commissioner.”personTaniel Koushakjian“Candidate for the Aug. 18 Democratic primary and former applicant for the vacanc”organizationPort of Palm Beach Commission“The governing body responsible for the port's operations and budget.”personVarisa Dass“Port commissioner.”personMack Bernard“Democratic state senator who attempted to introduce legislation regarding vacanc”