Boca Raton Hosts Town Hall on Pearl City's Future

Residents invited to discuss neighborhood's path forward with city leadership.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 2:50am

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On Tuesday, March 3, the community group Developing Interracial Social Change (D.I.S.C.) will host a town hall meeting at Macedonia A.M.E. Church in Boca Raton's historic Pearl City neighborhood. The event will bring together residents, Boca Raton City Manager Mark Sohaney, and Deputy City Manager Jorge Camejo to discuss the future of Pearl City and allow residents to share their concerns directly with city leadership.

Why it matters

Pearl City is one of Boca Raton's oldest and most diverse neighborhoods, but it has faced challenges with gentrification and development pressure in recent years. This town hall represents an opportunity for the community to have a direct dialogue with city officials about the neighborhood's path forward.

The details

The town hall, organized by the local nonprofit D.I.S.C., will take place at 7 p.m. on March 3 at Macedonia A.M.E. Church in Pearl City. Residents will be able to discuss their vision for the neighborhood's future, raise concerns, and receive answers from City Manager Mark Sohaney and Deputy City Manager Jorge Camejo.

  • The town hall will take place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

Developing Interracial Social Change (D.I.S.C.)

A community group in Boca Raton that is hosting the town hall meeting on Pearl City's future.

Mark Sohaney

The City Manager of Boca Raton who will be attending the town hall to hear from residents.

Jorge Camejo

The Deputy City Manager of Boca Raton who will be attending the town hall to hear from residents.

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The takeaway

This town hall represents an important opportunity for the diverse residents of Pearl City to have a direct dialogue with Boca Raton city leadership about the future of their historic neighborhood and ensure their voices are heard as development pressures continue.