{"id":2208,"date":"2026-06-20T10:24:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T10:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hendrycountytc.cbmstage.com\/?p=2208"},"modified":"2026-09-15T20:47:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T20:47:50","slug":"tax-collector-amy-collins-recognized-for-community-involvement-at-2026-juneteenth-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hendrycountytc.cbmstage.com\/?p=2208","title":{"rendered":"Tax Collector Amy Collins Recognized for Community Involvement at 2026 Juneteenth Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Hendry County Tax Collector&nbsp;<strong>Amy Collins<\/strong>&nbsp;was honored with the&nbsp;<strong>Elected Official Community Involvement Recognition<\/strong>&nbsp;during the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration in Harlem, Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">The recognition honored Collins for her involvement in the community and her commitment to public service beyond the traditional responsibilities of the Tax Collector\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">\u201cBeing present in our community is an important part of public service,\u201d Collins said. \u201cOur responsibility does not begin and end at the counter. It means listening, building relationships, supporting our communities, and making sure the people we serve know that their Tax Collector\u2019s Office is accessible to them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Since taking office, Collins has emphasized community engagement as an important part of the Hendry County Tax Collector\u2019s mission, encouraging the office and its team members to build stronger relationships with residents, community organizations, local agencies, and partners throughout the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Receiving the recognition during the Juneteenth Celebration in Harlem made the honor particularly meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">\u201cI am incredibly grateful for this recognition,\u201d Collins said. \u201cThe Harlem community is an important part of Hendry County, and it was an honor to celebrate Juneteenth together. 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