Mimi May Featured in Influential Woman

Mimi May Featured in Influential Women for Distinguished Public Service and City Leadership

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Empowering Residents, Advancing Civic Engagement, and Inspiring Community Leadership in Lake Worth Beach.

Mimi May, featured in Influential Women’s 2025 edition, is a committed educator and public servant who has served as the District 3 City Commissioner for Lake Worth Beach since April 2024. With a deep passion for community engagement and a steadfast dedication to public service, Mimi focuses on initiatives that enhance the quality of life for all residents while fostering collaboration across city departments and community stakeholders.

Mimi’s educational background lays the foundation for her leadership. She earned a Degree in Psychology and Sociology with a focus on Elementary Education from Middlebury College, followed by a Master’s in Education from Canisius University. With nearly two decades of teaching experience, she has instructed mathematics at Bak Middle School of the Arts and within the School District of Palm Beach County, shaping the academic growth and personal development of countless students. Her time in education instilled in her the skills of empathy, communication, and problem-solving—qualities she brings to every aspect of her civic work.

As City Commissioner, Mimi is known for her hands-on approach to governance, consistently advocating for policies that reflect community needs and priorities.

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Commissioner May to have Town Hall Meeting

Town Hall Meeting with Commissioner Mimi May

Event Details:

📣 Join District 3 City Commissioner Mimi May for a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, September 15 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Lake Worth Beach Casino Ballroom. Commission May wants to learn what you want the city to look like in 5-10 years. Free parking will be provided to attendees.

🗓️ Monday, September 15
🕑 6 pm - 8 pm
📍 Lake Worth Beach Casino Ballroom 10 S. Ocean Blvd.

Protocol under a Strong Mayor form of Government

Why was a West Palm commissioner blocked from meeting with police chief as budget vote nears?

A West Palm Beach commissioner wanted to discuss the budget with the city's police chief. The mayor said no

A West Palm Beach city commissioner was barred by the mayor from meeting with the city’s police chief as she and fellow commissioners work to finalize the city’s annual budget.

Commissioner Cathleen Ward told her colleagues Tuesday, Sept. 2 that she asked to meet with Police Chief Tony Araujo to discuss the financial needs of the police department, which wants a budget increase to hire more than two dozen additional officers.

But the meeting request was blocked by Mayor Keith James, who told Ward she would have to submit any questions for the chief in writing to his administration instead.

“It was dismaying to hear that as a commissioner I can’t meet with our police chief,” Ward said. “Especially before we adopt the budget, which is one of the strongest powers we have here.”

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AI: "West Palm Beach has a strong mayor form of government, where the Mayor is the city's Chief Executive Officer and leads the administrative structure, as opposed to a city council holding the stronger position. Mayor Keith A. James is the city's first "strong mayor" and holds significant executive power, directing city departments and making key decisions."

Pam Bondi appoints Emergency Police commissioner in Washington DC

DEA Boss Now Runs DC, Bondi Just Made It Official, Dems Stupefied

US Attorney General Pam Bondi took decisive action to restore law and order in the nation’s capital by naming DEA Administrator Terry Cole as Washington, DC’s “emergency police commissioner,” granting him full authority over the city’s police department.

This bold move comes as President Donald Trump federalized DC to quell the rampant violence and unchecked crime spiraling out of control under far-left Democratic policies.

The Associated Press reported: “Attorney General Pam Bondi has named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington’s ‘emergency police commissioner,’ saying she is granting him the powers of the police chief amid the federal takeover. Bondi said in a directive issued Thursday evening that DEA boss Terry Cole will assume ‘powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia Chief of Police.’ The Metropolitan Police Department ‘must receive approval from Commissioner Cole’ before issuing any orders, Bondi said.”

This decision underscores the Trump administration’s unwavering commitment to restoring safety in a city overrun by liberal incompetence. Crime in DC, particularly juvenile violence, has skyrocketed thanks to soft-on-crime policies pushed by Democrats.

Instead of taking responsibility, DC’s leadership has floundered—exemplified by Police Chief Pamela Smith’s embarrassing moment this week when she appeared utterly confused by a basic question about the chain of command.

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Sierra Club endorses Christopher McVoy for Commissioner District 2

Lake Worth City Beach: Christopher McVoy for the second time.

Christopher McVoy has a doctorate in soil science and is a dedicated advocate for protecting our environment.

He has spent over a decade fighting against million-dollar giveaways to wealthy developers to better focus tax-payer dollars on the people of Lake Worth Beach.

March 11 is the date!

Re-Elect Christopher McVoy in District 2

The next municipal election for the City of Lake Worth Beach will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 for the Commissioners of Districts 2 & 4.

Only registered voters living in District 2 can vote for McVoy.

SAVE OUR BEACH - Message from Commissioner McVoy

Dear Lake Worth Resident,

If the idea of the Town of Palm Beach driving trucks up and down the length of our beach (yes, North to South and back again) sounds awful to you, then please come to City Hall tonight, Tuesday Dec 17. The Town of Palm Beach and your own Commissioners need to hear clearly from you.

I was the lone Nay vote protecting our beach on December 3, so your [loud] voice is needed at City Hall. I apologize for the short notice; the item was only placed back on the agenda yesterday (Monday) afternoon.

Background:
The Town of Palm Beach wants to do a “beach nourishment” project to increase the height of dunes in front of/east of the town of South Palm Beach. To do so, they need to truck sand from Phipps Park down to South Palm Beach. The obvious route would be down A1A, then east between the South Palm condominiums, and then east onto the beach in front of those condominiums.

According to the Town of Palm Beach’s City Manager, the condominiums didn’t like the idea of truck traffic between them, so the Town of Palm Beach figured they would instead just use our beach as a highway. The Town knew that our Charter actually prohibits driving across our beach, so the Town said, aha, Lake Worth doesn’t actually own their whole beach; because the Town owns a 10 foot wide N-S strip above the mean high tide mark, so we’ll just drive up and down that strip. And our Mayor knew about this since February (attached letter). There’s a bit more to the story, but that’s the essence.

This is not a done deal—your voices will make the difference. We do not have to roll over and let Palm Beach drive their trucks on our beach. Come to City Hall tonight Tuesday Dec 17 and tell our Commission to stand firm in saying No! and to tell the Town to go back to South Palm Beach. Tell them that trucks driving between bathers and swimmers would clearly be a safety hazard, so the city manager should use his authority to prohibit the driving. The project benefits the South Palm Beach dune, so let South Palm Beach deal with the inconvenience. Don’t force it on Lake Worth.

Thank you for speaking out for your beach,

Commissioner Christopher McVoy

Another Corrupt Democrat

Boston Official’s Alleged Embezzlement Involved Taking Cash In City Hall Bathroom

FBI agents arrested a Democratic Boston official Friday morning on federal corruption charges, citing an alleged “kickback scheme” to steal thousands of taxpayer dollars from her own constituents.

Tania Fernandes Anderson, who is serving in her second term as city councilor for Boston’s Seventh District, was indicted on one count of theft regarding programs receiving federal dollars and five counts of wire fraud, according to the Department of Justice’s indictment unsealed Friday.

Prosecutors allege that Fernandes Anderson, facing financial challenges last year following a state ethics commission’s decision to fine her $5,000 for violating a conflict of interest law, conspired with an unnamed relative on her staff in an alleged bonus kickback scheme to defraud the city of Boston.

Fernandes Anderson allegedly paid her relative a $13,000 bonus — more than twice as large as the bonuses given to all of her other staff combined — who then slipped $7,000 in cash of that bonus to Fernandes Anderson during a secret exchange in a city hall bathroom on June 9, 2023, according to the DOJ’s indictment.

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Commissioner Barnett addresses high condo insurance premiums

County Commissioner Barnett Wants Special Session Over Condo Crisis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Laura Hanley
Commissioner Michael A. Barnett’s Office
Palm Beach County Commission District 3
561-601-7712
lhanley@pbc.gov

GREENACRES, FL – Commissioner Mike Barnett recently addressed the condominium special assessment crisis at the Board of County Commissioners meeting. Palm Beach County residents, many of whom are seniors living on fixed incomes and struggling with skyrocketing property insurance premiums, may now wind up losing their homes.

“I have spoken at length with our distressed district residents, local legislators, and attorneys in the field, who say condominium owners’ only recourse may be to reverse mortgage their properties to pay the 5-6 figure assessments, which they cannot afford, or to sell their properties.
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This is unacceptable, these are people who have worked their entire lives and saved to live in paradise. Some may have to move in with their adult children; others may end up in shelters or on the streets. Our seniors deserve better than this”, said Barnett.

“Our residents need help. They need more time, and the clock is ticking towards the January 1st deadline when the SB 4-D condominium assessment legislation takes effect. I am calling on Tallahassee to reform this law. The Florida Legislature must immediately convene a special session to find a resolution and avert what could become a major disaster for the residents of District 3 and Palm Beach County.”

I live in District 2 and Commissioner Gregg K. Weiss is our commissioner. Hopefully, all county commissioners are fighting for us.

Lake Worth Herald Endorsements for City of Lake Worth Elections

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Re-Elect Sarah Malega District 1

We have been successful in many areas:

• 5 water fountains installed throughout the city, so everyone has access to our TOP quality drinking water.

• New fire hydrants installed throughout OUR District, YOUR community, ensuring First Responders have the tools they need to keep your family safe.

• Creating a 3 way stop sign at 12th Ave. S & Lake Osborne Dr. which has aided in slowing down traffic, less accidents, and a safer environment.

• Celebrating our youth by introducing Suits for Seniors to the high school & supporting their funding needs. Palm Beach County Sheriff's PAL youth program provided funds to take the players out for new shoes after a championship WIN! Promoting Hoops for Hope to bring more kids into our Recreation programs.

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Sarah Malega mailer

Kim Stokes plays the Race Card and admits to ignoring Federal Law

This is Kim Stokes message on Facebook--

And why I am endorsing Mimi May

Kim Stokes - City Commissioner for LWB, District 3

🏳️‍"🌈 Very happy to announce that we have been endorsed by @equalityfl. Equality Florida is the third LGBTQ+ rights organization to endorse us as they join The Rusty Gordon Lgbtq+ Democratic Caucus of the Palm Beaches and the Palm Beach Human Rights Council.

I'm proud to continue to fight for the rights of all marginalized communities. I will continue to resist the hateful attacks coming from Tallahassee and work to make sure Lake Worth continues to earn its status as an LGBTQ+ Sanctuary City."

What hateful" attacks? What "marginalized communities" do you represent? I thought you represented our city. Is Lake Worth Beach "marginalized?" Sanctuary cities should be illegal. You refuse to comply with federal immigration law?

Let's come up with a plan for the Homeless and call ICE to remove illegals.

Re-Elect Sarah Malega District 1

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Mimi May running for District 3 Commissioner

Outsider Mimi May Vows to Revitalize Lake Worth in City Commission Race

"Middle school teacher Mimi May never envisioned herself running for public office, but in a surprise turn, she is now fighting to change the status quo in Lake Worth Beach. After nearly three decades in the classroom, May has plans to continue serving her community–this time as a city commissioner from District 3.

A Lake Worth resident of seven years, May got her start in the community by helping to revive the College Park Neighborhood Association. She rose quickly from association treasurer to vice president to president. May’s job at the time was “fun stuff, ” organizing fundraisers, raft races, and street festivals. But her new role also exposed her to the ugly side of city politics.

May began attending city meetings regularly after joining the Neighborhood Association President’s Council. “I didn’t go to school studying this,” she said. “I am a sixth-grade teacher. I’ve been teaching for 26 years. I really had no desire to get involved in politics.”

Regardless, May’s involvement in city affairs grew. While serving as the chair of the Lake Worth Beach Education Task Force, she saw the failures of the city commission firsthand."

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Palm Beach County has a new commissioner

New Palm Beach County commissioner Michael Barnett sworn in, replaces Dave Kerner

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointment creates Republican majority

Michael Barnett, the chair of the Republican executive committee of Palm Beach County, was sworn in during Tuesday's commission meeting.

Barnett takes over as the commissioner of District 3 after he was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis following the departure of Dave Kerner.

Kerner is set to become the next head of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. This is a perfect position for Dave Kerner, a former policeman and a man who has a law degree.

Florida News Report on Florida Agriculture Commissioner

Who is Likely to be Our Next Florida Commissioner of Agriculture?

Florida State Senate President, Wilton Simpson, is a Republican from the 10th District, covering north and central Pasco County, Hernando County and Citrus County.

Simpson’s votes are in opposition to the Republican Party Platform and of DeSantis’ Floridians-first agenda. In fact, the American Conservative Union Foundation issued a 83.54% lifetime rating for Simpson’s voting record in the Florida legislature, a far cry from most conservative Florida lawmakers.

Simpson terms out this year and has his sights set on becoming the next Commissioner of Agriculture. What would that mean for Floridians to have a man with his ideology as the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture?

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Trump endorsed him over a year ago if he should run for Commissioner of Agriculture. I have to wonder why after reading this article.

Florida is holding this election for agriculture commissioner on November 8, 2022. The primary is scheduled for August 23, 2022.

Democrat Hypocrisy

Something about Democrats that is obnoxious

There is little exception.

McKinlay is okay with keeping her daughter’s call to assassinate the governor private and not involving law enforcement, but a suburban mother of three who participates in a social media joke about throwing trash on someone’s lawn is somehow an existential threat to safety.

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Herman Robinson announces he will not run again

My time has come to step aside

Lake Worth Beach commissioner Herman Robinson won't seek re-election

Robinson, the District 4 representative, said he chose to announce his decision now to give prospective office-seekers a chance to enter the race.

"I think it's only fair to anybody who is considering running to let them know that I won't be," Robinson said.

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Christopher McVoy Will Take Oath of Office Tonight

Christopher McVoy
SWEARING IN CEREMONY

CULTURAL PLAZA, 414 LAKE AVENUE
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021
5:30pm

SWEARING IN OF THE NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIAL:
A. Commissioner District 2 - Christopher McVoy

COMMENTS BY THE NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIAL:
A. Commissioner Christopher McVoy

Re-elect Andy Amoroso Lake Worth City Commissioner

Andy Amoroso has been elected to serve District 3 since November 2011.

I personally believe he is one of the hardest working commissioners on the dais.

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