City Commission Meeting | July 6, 2026

The City Commission Meeting of West Palm Beach held on July 6, 2026, focused heavily on appointments to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board, with the mayor nominating several individuals for three-year terms. The commission discussed concerns raised by residents about potential conflicts of interest, particularly regarding appointees affiliated with the major developer Related Ross, and the overall composition and representation balance of the DDA board. Despite public opposition and calls for more resident representation, the commission approved the appointments, including that of Jordan Ratliff, a Related Ross employee, with one commissioner dissenting. Additionally, the commission approved several ordinances related to public art, zoning amendments, and a voluntary annexation of an 8.54-acre property for multifamily residential development, including a parking waiver supported by a transportation demand management plan. A zoning-in-progress ordinance was also approved to pause new plan development applications along South Flagler Drive for six months to allow for comprehensive planning. Public comments reflected both support for the city's growth and concerns about overdevelopment and community representation. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of community events and public safety efforts.