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City of Belle Glade, FL July 20, 2026 Workshop & Commission Meeting
Published: Jul 20, 2026
Commissioner Collins Shares Details on Upcoming City Cleanup and Leadership Group
Commissioner Collins thanked attendees, business partners, colleagues, city departments, and residents. She shared information about two upcoming events: the MUC City cleanup project on Saturday, July 25th, and the 'Women in Leadership' group she hosts, with the next meeting on August 19th at the Bell Glade Hub.
Families First Presents Comprehensive Services for Bell Glade Community
Julie Swindle from Families First presented the agency's mission and programs, emphasizing their focus on generational change by addressing families' emotional, physical, and social well-being. All seven of their programs serve the Bell Glade community. These include maternal and infant mental health programs (TOPPA, Healthy Families, Child First, Infant Mental Health Head Start), behavioral health and community supports (including services for youth re-entering the DJJ system), kin support for relative caregivers, and Bridges to Success for chronically homeless families. Swindle highlighted that Families First serves 401 clients and 113 households in Bell Glade alone (zip code 33430). She also presented positive outcomes from their programs in 2025, such as 100% of TAPPA program families being HIV-free and healthy deliveries, 100% of Healthy Families children being free from abuse and neglect, and 96% of Child First families showing successful outcomes. The agency hires staff from Bell Glade and is housed in CareerSource, aiming to create strong partnerships for family self-sufficiency. Commissioners discussed the need to promote these services more effectively within the community, as current referral numbers are lower than desired, potentially impacting future funding. They also discussed challenges with the referral process, particularly with the Lewis Center and the long waiting lists.
Former Sergeant Recalls Community Policing Efforts, Aims to Contribute Again
Retired Sergeant Hamilton introduced himself and recalled his previous community policing work in Bell Glade starting in 2005, including initiating the First Tee program with grant funding. He mentioned working with various community centers and starting the 'Putting Kids First' program. He also noted his past collaboration with city officials, including the current city manager. He, along with Diane Mongolian, expressed a desire to make a difference in Bell Glade again.
Commissioner Praises Community's Support for Grieving Family
Commissioner Santiago expressed pride in the Bell Glade community's response to a recent family tragedy, where residents raised significant funds to support a family who lost loved ones. She highlighted the heartwarming community effort and emphasized that this exemplifies what community is all about.
Vice Mayor Thanks Staff, Praises Community-Police Relations, and Eyes Business Development Support
Vice Mayor Reese thanked the city staff for their hard work during June and the 4th of July celebrations, acknowledging the long hours put in by the staff. He also expressed appreciation for the community's support and the PBSO. He mentioned attending a meeting in Birmingham, Alabama, discussing city-police relationships and stated Bell Glade has a great relationship with PBSO. He thanked the city manager for his proactive approach. Vice Mayor Reese also expressed interest in exploring ideas for supporting new businesses, which was a topic discussed at a conference, and plans to share these ideas with the city manager.
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