T OWN OF J UPITER
2012 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2013 PREVIEW
Emerging Stronger, Sounder
For Jupiter, 2012 was a busy year of sharp contrasts between celebration and sorrow. The community
lost two very important members. In July, Councilor Bob Friedman lost his battle with cancer, and as a
community we mourned the loss of a local leader whose love of Jupiter was always evidenced by his
sound, even judgement and constant support for the people, businesses, and organizations in this town he
called home. As a Town Council, we mourned the loss of a friend and true statesman of local government,
who we looked to for guidance, wisdom, and thoughtful deliberation of the issues facing our community.
Sadly, in September, Jupiter lost another dedicated public servant when Officer Bruce St. Laurent
was killed in an accident while participating in the Presidential Motorcade. The officer that many in
the community remember as “Santa”, who tirelessly gave his time to children in our community, was
remembered in a ceremony with full honors attended by thousands. Law enforcement agencies, civic
groups, local governments and local citizens all came together to remember Officer St. Laurent for his
dedication as an outstanding officer and community member.
Finding strength in the legacy that these two community leaders have left us, we are emerging from
our sorrow to realize what they would have wanted most for Jupiter: to continue toward our vision of
providing a high quality of life, a safe community, and a sound local economy, all the
while maintaining our character and small-town feel.
VISION:
Jupiter is a distinctive coastal
community
committed to preserving its unique
character
feel.
and history and vibrant, small-town
We have made progress, but we still have work to do in all of these areas to achieve
our goals. As we remember Councilor Friedman and Officer St. Laurent, we know
that they would ask us to continue the journey with integrity and leadership.
Continuing their legacy gives us additional strength and sense of purpose, and our
greatest tribute to them can always be how we continue to remain “Uniquely Jupiter.”
Jupiter at a Glance:
2012 Members of the Jupiter Town Council:
• Mayor Karen Golonka
• Councilor Wendy Harrison
• Councilor Thomas McCarthy
Departments/Services & Contacts:
Building Department/Building
Business Registration
Business Development (JBiz)
“Let Us Know” (resident comments)
Code Compliance
Community Center
Community Redevelopment Agcy; Riverwalk
Community Relations/PIO
Engineering
Finance and Property Tax Information
Human Resources & Staffing
Hurricane & Storm Information Line
Information Systems
Neighborhood Services
Open Space Program (Natural Areas)
Recreation Division
Planning & Zoning
Police Department
Parks & Public Works
Town Clerk
Town Council and Mayor
Town Manager’s Office
Water and Stormwater Utilities
741-2669
[email protected]
741-2319
[email protected]
741-BIZJ (2495)
[email protected]
741-2214
www.jupiter.fl.us
741-2381
[email protected]
741-2400
741-2261
[email protected]
741-2575
[email protected]
741-2225 [email protected]
741-2218
[email protected]
741-5134 741-2520/24-Hour Job Line
743-7013
www.jupiter.fl.us/storm
741-2351
[email protected]
741-2278
[email protected]
741-2565
[email protected]
741-2400
[email protected]
741-2323
[email protected]
746-6201
www.jupiter.fl.us/jpd
741-2766
[email protected]
741-2352
[email protected]
741-2214
[email protected]
741-2214
[email protected]
741-2270
[email protected]
• Vice Mayor Todd Wodraska
• Councilor Jim Kuretski
Population
55,542
Households
23,920
Median Household Income
$65,707
23.1 square miles, or
Land Area
approx. 14,782 acres
Land Area Devoted to Parks,
Natural Areas and Greenspace
Keep in
Touch:
2,646 acres
Sources: BEBR Florida Estimates of Populations;
U.S. Census Bureau and Town of Jupiter.
To serve the diverse needs of Jupiter’s residents in the best, most efficient way, the Town
Council has identified a “Financially Sustainable Town Providing Exceptional Municipal
Services” as a key component in the community’s strategic plan.
Being accessible to residents’ needs and providing excellent customer service is critical,
and Town departments can be contacted in a variety of ways.
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