Christina Lambert wraps 14 policy roundtables as West Palm Beach mayoral campaign builds agenda

Christina Lambert has finished four October roundtables in West Palm Beach to gather resident input on 14 policy areas, from growth and traffic to public safety and affordability. She is now preparing policy papers and keeping an online portal open through Nov. 20 for residents who want to weigh in.

Why it matters: - Lambert is trying to turn resident feedback into a detailed mayoral agenda before the West Palm Beach election cycle intensifies. - The topics cover core city issues that shape daily life, including housing, mobility, public safety, public space and government accountability. - The outreach effort gives Lambert a way to present herself as a candidate focused on resident input and day-one readiness.

What happened: - Christina Lambert, a former West Palm Beach City Commissioner and mayoral candidate, completed four public policy roundtables during October. - The sessions brought together residents, neighborhood leaders, community stakeholders and local experts in West Palm Beach. - Lambert said she is preparing a series of policy papers on 14 key issues affecting residents and the city’s future. - Lambert said the conversations are helping shape a policy plan that centers residents in City Hall decisions.

The details: - The four roundtables were held on Oct. 10, Oct. 14, Oct. 19 and Oct. 24. - The Oct. 10 session covered Technology & Innovation, Government Accountability & Transparency, Arts, Culture & Lifestyle, and Neighborhoods, Parks & Public Spaces. - The Oct. 14 session covered Health & Senior Services, Mental Health, Homelessness & Community Services, and Public Safety. - The Oct. 19 session covered Education, Economic Development & Tourism, and Small Business, Entrepreneurship & Job Creation. - The Oct. 24 session covered Environment, Resiliency & Water, Housing & Cost of Living, Growth, Infrastructure & Development, and Mobility, Traffic & Parking. - Lambert said the discussions will inform a comprehensive, residents-first policy agenda. - Lambert said the policy work is meant to leave her ready to act on day one as mayor. - Participants praised the chance to speak directly with Lambert, hear from local experts and share ideas about the city’s future. - Lambert also opened an online portal for residents who did not attend in person to submit ideas on the 14 topics. - The portal remains open until Nov. 20 at policy ideas submission page.

Between the lines: - The structure of the roundtables shows Lambert is framing the campaign around local problem-solving rather than broad slogans. - The policy topics map closely to the issues that often decide city elections: growth, transportation, housing costs and public safety. - The resident comments suggest the meetings were designed to create both political engagement and issue-specific feedback.

What's next: - Lambert will release a series of policy papers tied to the 14 issues raised in the roundtables. - Residents still have until Nov. 20 to submit ideas through the online portal. - Media inquiries and interview requests are directed to Claire VanSusteren at claire@cvscomms.com or 352-281-9056.

The bottom line: - Lambert is using a broad listening tour to build a detailed West Palm Beach policy platform and signal that her campaign is rooted in resident priorities.