Keith A. James

Keith James was first elected Mayor of the City of West Palm Beach on March 12, 2019, and re-elected, unopposed, to a second four-year term in 2023. As Mayor, Keith James has focused on building a "Community of Opportunity for All" by expanding affordable and workforce housing, strengthening public safety, investing in infrastructure, and working to create economic and educational opportunities that improve quality of life for residents throughout West Palm Beach. Mayor James is the City of West Palm Beach's first African-American "strong mayor," serving as the City's Chief Executive Officer and directing its administrative operations. He is also the fourth African-American mayor in the City's history.