#IAMRIVIERABEACH Henry A. Taylor, Former Riviera Beach Councilmember, Ann McNeill Dan Calloway Ep.58

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.  Today's Guest: Henry TaylorEnergized by tenacity and a thirst for knowledge, Mr. Taylor was the only member of his family to graduate from high school and continue on to graduate from higher education. After high school, he obtained his Associate of Arts degree from Roosevelt Junior College. Mr. Taylor then worked as a carpenter for various building contractors before becoming the first African American Building Inspector for the City of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County and in the State of Florida; one of many “firsts” for him. He was also a member of the Pride of Palm Beach Masonic Lodge, PHA, where he had the honor of becoming the first African American to be elevated to 33rd Degree Mason in Palm Beach County.During his time at the City of West Palm Beach, Mr. Taylor found an interest in politics and became the first Riviera Beach native to be elected to the Riviera Beach City Council where he served for over 8 years.  After 8 years of service to the City of West Palm Beach, he became a Building Inspector for Palm Beach County where he worked for over 30 years before his retirement in 2008. Connect with Mr. Taylor: 561-385-3474ANDREW PRICE RE SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE BENJAMIN SCHOOL  571-235-0199Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184