About Palm Beach County Commission District 6
Palm Beach County's 6th Commission District is one of the largest and most diverse districts in Florida. Spanning roughly 1,300 square miles, District 6 stretches from the western communities along Lake Okeechobee to the rapidly growing central and western suburbs of Palm Beach County.
District 6 includes Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee Groves, The Acreage, Wellington, Westlake, Belle Glade, South Bay, Pahokee, and western portions of Lake Worth, along with vast areas of unincorporated Palm Beach County. As shown in the map, the district covers a large contiguous area, with a significant concentration of rural and agricultural land.
Importantly, District 6 encompasses the largest agricultural region east of the Mississippi River, producing winter vegetables that supply food across Florida and the nation. This unique mix of agricultural communities, rural neighborhoods, and fast-growing suburban areas makes District 6 unlike any other district in Palm Beach County.
What Does a Palm Beach County Commissioner Do?
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is the county's primary legislative and policy-making body. Commissioners are responsible for setting countywide priorities and making decisions that directly affect residents' daily lives.
County Commissioners:
- Enact countywide ordinances and policies
- Approve the county budget and authorize all expenditures of county funds
- Oversee major public services and infrastructure projects
In addition, the Board of County Commissioners also serves as:
- The Governing Board of the Solid Waste Authority
- The Environmental Control Board
- The Zoning Board for unincorporated Palm Beach County
This means commissioners have direct influence over taxes, waste collection, environmental protections, land use, zoning, infrastructure, and public services—especially in unincorporated areas like much of District 6.
How the Board Is Elected
Palm Beach County is represented by seven County Commissioners, each elected from a single-member district to staggered four-year terms.
- Districts 2, 4, and 6 appear on the gubernatorial election ballot
- Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 appear on the presidential election ballot
The Board of County Commissioners typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month to conduct public hearings and vote on agenda items affecting the entire county.
