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District Office
8345 NW 12th Street
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 599-1200
Downtown Office
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street
Suite 220
Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 375-4343
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Dear resident,
Thank you for your support. I invite you to read this month's newsletter in order to be informed of matters that concern you; as well as, community events in your area. On May 14, we celebrate Mother's Day and I want to wish my mother, my wife and all mothers; a Happy Mother's Day! I'm extremely grateful for my mother's unconditional love and guidance, and my wife's support in our everyday lives. Mothers are the foundation of the family. This Mother's Day, let all the moms in your life know how much you appreciate and love them. Happy Mother's Day!
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Commissioner Diaz and other local politicians take a stand on Venezuela
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Commissioner Diaz, Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and City of Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez and other elected officials joined their voices during a press conference on April 24 to condemn the growing repression and human rights abuses in Venezuela. Commissioner Diaz plans to sponsor legislation urging the federal government to take action to help restore democracy and human rights in Venezuela. He sponsored similar
legislation in 2014.
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Commissioner Diaz helps bring Awareness to Autism
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On April 18, Commissioner Diaz was joined by Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and his colleagues to kick-off Autism Awareness Month bringing attention to the challenges and triumphs of those living with Autism. This year's theme is "My Journey to Independence" and featured Gabriel Alfonso, a student at the Dan Marino Campus Miami, who is looking forward to a career in technology. Participants also unveiled an interactive display highlighting the theme of achieving independence through employment. A special thank you to the Dan Marino Foundation, Autism Speaks and South Florida Autism Charter School. Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that impairs communication skills and social abilities. There is no known cause or cure for autism, which is estimated to affect 1 out of every 68 children born in the United States.
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Commissioner Diaz hosts annual District 12 Easter event at North Trail Park
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Many families in District 12 joined Commissioner Diaz at his annual Easter event on April 17 at North Trail Park. Families had the opportunity to take pictures with the Easter Bunny and watch the movie"Finding Dory". Children also enjoyed an Easter egg hunt, free popcorn, snow cones and a chance to jump around in the bounce houses.
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Commissioner Diaz attends groundbreaking ceremony for Roadway and Drainage Improvements for NW 89 Avenue, NW 93 Street and NW 95 Street
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On April 25, Commissioner Diaz joined the Town of Medley Mayor Robert Martell and Council members for the groundbreaking ceremony for the NW 89 Avenue, NW 93 Street and NW 95 Street roadway widening and drainage improvements. The project will include the resurfacing of NW 93 Street East of NW 87 Avenue/West of FEC Railroad;portions of NW 93 Street to NW 89 Avenue will be widened to three lanes;drainage system for roadway will be constructed;new sidewalks;share bike lanes or sharrows;new pavement markings and signs and new left turn lanes. The project is expected to last a year. This project is a partnership between the Town of Medley and Miami-Dade County to provide better roads for residents and avoid flooding issues in the area.
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NW 87 Avenue Roadway Project
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District on May 1 will be starting a roadway construction project along NW 87 Avenue between NW 74 Street and NW 103 Street in the Town of Medley and the City of Hialeah.
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Newsworthy Items for the Community
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Summer camp registration starts May 1
Summer is a few months away and the Miami-Dade Parks and Open Spaces Department wants you to know registration for summer camp start May 1 and programs run from June 12 to August 11.
Miami-Dade County program expands Career opportunities
Looking to expand your career opportunities? You might want to check out
Employ Miami-Dade
, which is a free job skills training program that has helped 600 people find a job.
Water Restrictions in Miami-Dade County
Due to falling water levels and extremely dry conditions, Miami-Dade County is asking all residents to conserve water usage. To view days and times
visit the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department's
website
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Commissioner in the Community
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| Commissioner Diaz presents a proclamation at the Veterans Trust Race Experience at Homestead-Miami Speedway on April 1. |
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| Commissioner Diaz speaks at the Autism Speaks Miami 17th annual walk at Doral Central Park on April 2. |
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| Commissioner Diaz was honored to speak at the Southern Battalion Spring 2017 Army ROTC Award ceremony on April 20 at the Florida International University. |
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Commissioner Diaz attends the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) dedication ceremony in honor of Chief R. David Paulison on April 24. Commissioner Diaz sponsored the legislation to name the fire headquarters building after Paulison who served as MDFR's Fire Chief in 1992 until he retired in 2001.
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Free Zumba classes at North Trail Park
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The Miami-Dade County Parks, as part of their health and fitness initiative, will be offering free "Zumba Gold" classes to residents age 55 and older at North Trail Park Community Center, 780 NW 127th Avenue. "Zumba Gold" mingles fun and energetic music with lower impact movements to improve balance, flexibility, cardiovascular health and muscle conditioning. For more information about Miami-Dade Parks Active Older Adults Program, contact Allan Tavss at 786-372-9701 or visit the website.
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On November 30, 2009, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six in partnership with the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) began a reconstruction project of the State Road (S.R.) 826 (Palmetto Expressway) and S.R. 836 (Dolphin Expressway) Interchange. Now that construction has begun, there will be many upcoming lane and ramp closures on the Dolphin Expressway. For more information about construction-related activities, please contact Oscar Gonzalez at 786-280-0983 or via e-mail at ogonzalez@mrgmiami.com. General information can be found at www.826-836.com. Motorists are encouraged to call 511 before they drive, or log on to www.fl511.com for real-time traffic and lane closure information.
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I hope this newsletter has been helpful and as always, I look forward to your comments and concerns. I am happy to serve the following cities of Doral, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Medley, Sweetwater, Virginia Gardens, and a large portion of unincorporated Miami-Dade County.
Sincerely,
Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 12
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