Miami-Dade County election results

Elections were held on November 5 for important County offices. The Office of Community Advocacy congratulates the Mayor and County Commissioners who were re-elected:

• Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
• Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III, District 1
• Commissioner Keon Hardemon, District 3
• Commissioner Eileen Higgins, District 5
• Commissioner Raquel A. Regalado, District 7
• Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee, District 9
• Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez, District 11
• Senator Rene Garcia, District, 13

Voters also elected candidates for other Countywide offices, including the new constitutional offices so congratulations to the following:

• Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz
• Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia
• Clerk of the Court and Comptroller Juan Fernandez-Barquin
• Property Appraiser Tomas Regalado
• Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez

New leadership for the County Commission

The Office of Community Advocacy congratulates the new Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, Anthony Rodriguez, and the new Vice Chairman, Kionne L. McGhee. We look forward to working with them on matters of importance to county residents.

Black Affairs Advisory Board presents

State of Black Miami Report

On November 12, the Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) presented its 2023 State of Black Miami Report to the County Commission’s Housing, Recreation, Culture & Community Development Committee. The Report summarizes the recommendations that came out of BAAB’s 2023 State of Black Miami Forum, one of several forums organized by BAAB over the past several years. At these forums, BAAB convenes experts and community stakeholders to address and find solutions for challenges facing the county’s African American residents. These recommendations are then shared with the County Commissioners for implementation. The topics highlighted in the 2023 report include mental health, education, and generational wealth.

Interfaith Advisory Board updates

This month the Interfaith Advisory Board (IAB) visited Florida International University for its monthly meeting and to visit the Multifaith Chapel being constructed on campus. The Trish and Dan Bell Chapel will be a multifaith gathering place for worship, contemplation, spiritual strengthening, and mutual understanding. The IAB also re-elected its Executive Committee Chair Rabbi Mark Rosenberg, 1st Vice-Chair Claudia Miro, and 2nd Vice-Chair Pastor Donald Clarke for another term. We wish all board members continued success in the year ahead.

Celebrate the holidays at Miami-Dade County’s festive attractions!

Miami-Dade County’s premier attractions are going all out for the holidays! Zoo Lights Miami will run on select nights from November 29 to December 30 featuring more than one million dazzling tree lights, appearances by Santa, animal appearances, and more. The Deering Estate is hosting a wide variety of activities such as the “Winter on the Bay” event, holiday caroling and decorations, Holiday Bay cruise, story-time and photos with Santa, and the Mistletoe & Martinis signature fundraiser. Not to be outdone, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is featuring “A Very Merry Garden” with a series of family-friendly activities from December 2 to January 5 and “Night at the Garden” until January 12. For more information and tickets:

Free mobile veterinary clinic

provides care for our pets

The Wellness on Wheels (WOW) free mobile veterinary clinic serves the needs of at-risk pets and pet owners in underserved communities throughout Miami-Dade County and is fully equipped to provide routine medical care to owned cats and dogs. Services include physical exams, wellness vaccines, deworming, and flea prevention. The WOW clinic will also refer clients to low or no-cost options for spay/neuter surgeries not offered at the clinic. Pets will be served on a first-come, first-served basis, appointments are not accepted. The WOW clinic will be rotating throughout various locations in the county and is stationed, through December 18, at 7605 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33141. Hours are Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Popular County Services

To reach the Property Appraiser click here

To reach the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller click here

Office of Community Advocacy 

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