Motivated by You. Delivering for You. Committed to You.
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Dear Friends of District 8,
In honor of
Women’s History Month, we are celebrating the accomplishments of women globally and working locally to unlock the full potential of women and girls in Miami-Dade County.
In 2015 Miami-Dade was the first county in the nation to pass an ordinance embodying the spirit of the Convention on the
Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, or CEDAW. This legislation requires that we monitor comprehensively the status of women and girls in three important areas: health and safety, economic development and educational attainment. It is clear that we have much farther to go to close the gender wage gap, reduce violence against women, and end sexual harassment and assault. Please join us in pushing for passage of my legislation that requires updating our County’s sexual harassment policies and stay tuned for more opportunities to promote gender equity.
I am fully committed to working alongside the Commission for Women, Women's Fund, League of Women Voters, Junior League, Florida Association of Women Lawyers, YWCA and others to find the best pathway to promoting women's equality.
We need your support and want your ideas. Together, we can unleash women's full potential at every level.
Yours for an equitable District 8,
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Nonprofit Academy Funders' Forum
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On
February 28 I hosted the District 8 Nonprofit Academy Funders Forum to create synergy between local nonprofits and Miami-Dade’s top funding organizations, and to help the groups raise funds.
Nonprofits are the lifeline of Miami-Dade County
and when they are strong, we all thrive.
Read more.
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Traffic Solutions Action Plan
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I recently released a
Traffic Solutions Action Plan
to help tackle the ever-increasing traffic congestion in the Pinecrest through Palmetto Bay, and Cutler Bay to Palm Glades transportation corridor. The Action Plan is a result of community brainstorming sessions held at the
Traffic Solutions Summit
on February 3 and subsequent meetings with local mayors and traffic experts.
Read more.
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Improving Transit & Government Accountability
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On March 6 the Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed my legislation requiring the Mayor to inform the Board prior to making any transit service reductions or fee changes. This is part of my ongoing effort to
ensure County government is open
and accountable
to residents, and that public transit is being improved, rather than diminished.
Read more.
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The Board of County Commissioners also passed my legislation directing the Mayor to evaluate the
long-term policing strategies for South Dade
. I co-sponsored this bill with Commissioner Dennis C. Moss to address the tremendous population growth in South Dade and to ensure that the Miami-Dade Police Department has the resources it needs to provide adequate public safety.
Read more.
I was proud to join the men and women who protect us daily at the MDPD annual promotion ceremony on February 27. Congratulations!
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My ordinance that provides a process for merging neighboring street lighting special taxing districts is now in effect. The ordinance aims to create
more government efficiencies
and to help save taxpayer dollars.
Read more.
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It was such an honor to receive the Deering Estate Foundation's William N. Irvine Stewardship Award on January 10. I will continue to fight as strongly as ever, as your Water Warrior, to
ensure our environment is safe and clean
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Read more.
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Demanding Greater Gun-Safety & School Security
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For far too long, our communities have been ripped apart by gun violence while our local governments have their hands tied by the state legislature by laws preventing local law-making.. On February 21 I joined five South Dade municipal mayors in urging the Florida Legislature and other officials to enact
common sense gun-safety and school security measures
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Read more.
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We had a blast leaving our cars behind, donning our helmets, and cycling together on March 2 - Bike to Work Day! Check out the
important bike safety
tips, events and resources provided at
Bike305, and mark your calendar for our
Bike & BBQ event on Sunday, April 8, 8am-2pm, at Black Point Marina, where we will unveil an important new safety initiative.
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We enjoyed the
enchanting sights and sounds and delicious food at the 24th Annual Asian Festival in our very own Redland Fruit & Spice Park. Special thanks to the Thai-American Association of South Florida and the Miami-Dade Asian-American Advisory Board for another awesome event!
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We will soon celebrate many park improvements coming to District 8. Please join me at these
groundbreaking events: Palmland Park, March 24, 9am; Princetonian Park, March 31, 10am; Debbie Curtin Park, April 7, 9:30am; Devonaire Park, April 14. 10am.
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I was pleased to sponsor a special presentation by the
Florida Solar United Neighbors
for the Board of County Commissioners on March 6, and will continue pressing for more clean, renewable solar energy. Joining a free, South Dade solar co-op makes it easy to save money.
Learn how
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Upcoming Solar Workshops:
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Great in 8 Profile: Patricia Fairclough
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Kudos to Homestead Vice Mayor Patricia Fairclough on receiving a well-deserved
In the Company of Women
award! The award honors
outstanding women leaders
and pioneers who have paved the way for others to follow. Based on my recommendation, Vice Mayor Fairclough was recognized as a young professional leader in education, government and community involvement.
Read more.
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Here's Johnny! John (A1923146) is a 2 year old neutered Labrador Retriever Mix with a smile worth a million bucks (or treats)! This
sweet, loyal boy
certainly knows how to pose and makes a great selfie partner. He has been in Miami-Dade Animal Services since the holidays and is looking for a new FUR-ever family! If you’re interested in adopting John or another furry friend, visit the Pet Adoption and Protection Center at 3599 NW 79 Avenue in Doral.
#AdoptDontShop
Save the Date:
July 23, Dogs of Summer
, District 8 Pet Adoption and Training Expo
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Princeton, March 22, 6:30-8pm
March 23, 6-8:30pm
March 24, 10am-Noon
Tropical Park, March 24, 11am
March 24, 11am-3pm
March 24, 8pm
Key Biscayne Ntl. Park, March 24, 7pm
March 25, 10am-6pm
Fruit & Spice Park, April 14-15
Check out the talent!
An amazing lineup!
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Recycling Tip of the Month
Could you use a reminder to help you recycle? Sign up to get
Recycling Alerts, an email reminder the day before your pickup day.
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Extra Extra!
Save Water & Money
March 19-25 is
Fix a Leak Week . Be a leak detective, and fix leaks that could save you as much as 10 percent on your water bill. The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department has a helpful
Leak Detection Guide that shows you how to find and fix leaks, as well as other tips that could save you water and money year-round.
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