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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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3rd Annual Support Our Police Ride and Rally
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Police supporters joined Commissioner Diaz and the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) at the 3rd annual "Support Our Police" Ride and Rally event on February 26 at Tropical Park. There was also a memorial ceremony paying tribute to fallen officers and their families. The event was free and had activities for the entire family. A special thank you to the following sponsors: Miam-Dade County, Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, Miami-Dade Police Director Juan Perez, Miam-Dade Police Dept., Deputy Mayor Russell Benford, Miami-Dade Parks Dept., iHEARTRADIO,Enrique Santos, COMCAST, Sedano's, IBEW 349, Waste Management Inc., A.D.A Engineering, Michael Wohl, Florida Stevedoring, Graham Companies, MassMutual, Doral Collision, Exclusive Motoring, Fulcro Insurance, El Rey De Las Arepas, Fedora Cigars, Hispanic Officer's Association (HPOA), Horace Small, Vista Memorial, CABO Flats Cantina and Tequila Bar, Sports Grill, Cemex, Master ConcessionAir, LLC., Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins, Miami Premier Events, United Property Management, Bank United, MAT Concessionair, Our Pharamacy Network, Rimon Law, Secure Wrap, Meridian International, Communitel, Lincoln Financial, Dade County Credit Union, Database Financial Services, Inc., City of Doral, City of Sweetwater, City of Medley, Rapid Response Radio Show and 880am The Biz. Thank you for supporting our police!
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Declaring Feb. 11 as STEM Day in Miami-Dade County
in Miami-Dade County in recognition of the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
Crisis Hotline for Veterans
Commissioner Diaz sponsored
legislation urging the United States Congress to increase funds to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for the implementation of additional veteran crisis line call centers.
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Street naming for JenCarlos Canela
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Commissioner Diaz attended the street naming of singer/actor Jencarlos Canela in the City of Hialeah on February 21. Jencarlos grew up in the City of Hialeah. He has many accolades as an entertainer as well as for his philanthropic work with children causes, fighting cancer and efforts to treat and cure paralysis. Commissioner Diaz co-sponsored the codesignation of West 16th Avenue between West 68th Street and West 76th Street as Jencarlos Canela Way.
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Commissioner Diaz attends open forum for parents and educators
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Commissioner Diaz greeted parents and educators at a PTA/PTSA open forum and appreciation breakfast sponsored by City of Doral's Councilwoman Christi Fraga on February 3. The forum provided PTA/PTSA board members a chance to discuss challenges, identify goals and discuss how the City of Doral supports local schools.
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What's New at District 12 Libraries
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NW 112th Avenue from NW 103rd St to NW 106th Street and NW 108th Avenue from NW 103rd Street to NW 106th Street
Due to flooding in the area, this project will focus on drainage improvements. The scope of the work consists of the construction of a storm drainage system, exfiltration trenches and a solid pipe along with drainage inlets. It will also include storm manholes as well as roadway restoration. The project is expected to be completed by May 2017.
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Newsworthy Items for the Community
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Miami-Dade Parks "Fit2Play" Spring Break Camps
Spring Break is soon approaching and
the Miami-Dade Parks
is offering parents "fit2Play"
Spring Break Camps.
Registration be
gins on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.
March 1 Deadline for Property Tax Filing
If you are a property owner and want to reduce your property taxes, the deadline to apply is March 1, 2017.
Seasonal jobs offered by Miami-Dade County Parks
Miami-Dade County Parks is accepting applications for seasonal summer positions until March 26. To apply, please visit www.miamidade.gov/jobs
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Commissioner in the Community
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| Commissioner Diaz attends the opening of the Animal Fun Factory at Miami Zoo on February 3. The Animal Fun Factory is presented by the Jose Milton Foundation and allows guests to work alongside staff to care for the wildlife at the zoo. |
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| Commissioner Diaz presents a proclamation to the Knights of Columbus #3274 for their 2017 Gables Chili Festival on February 12. |
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| On February 19, Commissioner Diaz presents a proclamation at the unveiling and dedication of the CAVA monument at the Miami Military Museum. |
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| Commissioner Diaz attends the Live Like Bella's 3rd Annual Superhero 5K to support the fight against childhood cancer at Zoo Miami on February 25. |
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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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