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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 to be informed of matters that concern you as well as community events in your area. This Thanksgiving Day, I want to wish you and your loved ones a day filled with cherished moments, great conversation and a great meal. Let us be thankful for all the blessings in our lives and the special people that complete us. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
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Commissioner Diaz pays tribute to Veterans in District 12
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On November 11, Commissioner Diaz joined City of Doral Mayor JC Bermudez, council members and residents to celebrate and honor our local heroes on Veterans Day. The City's 4th annual celebration started with a parade down NW 33th Street to Veteran's Park for a touching ceremony for our heroes.
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Commissioner Diaz sponsored a resolution urging the Florida Legislature to provide funding for Miami-Dade County's first Veterans Court
Commissioner Diaz sponsored legislation opposing the cancellation of the Military Accessions Vital to National Interest (MAVNI) program and urging the United States Department of Defense to continue the MAVNI program.
Commissioner Diaz sponsored a resolution opposing the deportation of Dreamers legal and Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals (DACA) and urging the United States Congress to enact legislation that would protect DACA Dreamers from deportation and create a pathway to legal status.
Commissioner Diaz sponsored a resolution supporting the Flood Protection Act, authorizing the federal grants to assist state and local governments with flooding and flood-related problems and adapt infrastructure projects.
Commissioner Diaz sponsored a resolution to undertake the design and installation of state of the art odor control upgrades and enhancements to better control odors emanating from the Miami-Dade County's Resources Recovery Facility located in the City of Doral
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Commissioner Diaz signs Sister City agreement with France
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Miami-Dade County signed a Sister City Agreement with officials from Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, France on November 6. The agreement calls for the County and Aix-Marseille-Provence to work together to strengthen business, cultural and tourism ties. Commissioner Diaz, who serves as Chairman of the International Trade Consortium (ITC), welcomed the delegation and signed the Sister City Agreement. Commissioner Diaz credits the signing to a 2015 Business and Trade Development Mission to Marseille in 2015, which he led. The International Trade Consortium hosted the 120 delegation from November 4 to 10 and was led by Honorable Jean-Claude Gaudin, President of Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, Mayor of Marseille, and Ms. Martine Vassal, 1st Vice-President of Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, President of the Bouches du Rhone Area's Council. The delegation which was one of the largest Miami-Dade has ever hosted included top government officials as well as representatives of economic development agencies, French businesses and French media. While in town, the delegates were able to meet with local businesses and industry experts, as well as participate in business-to-business meetings. The agreement was also signed by Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, Commissioners Bovo and Monestime as well as President Gaudin and 1st Vice President Vassal.
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Commissioner Diaz teams up with the Dolphins for Turkey Giveaway
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Commissioner Diaz teamed up with the Miami Dolphins and their cheerleaders to provide Thanksgiving turkeys to students at John G. Dupuis Elementary School in Hialeah on November 16. Commissioner Diaz and the Miami Dolphins wanted to ensure the students and their families had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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Commissioner Diaz helps residents beautify homes in District 12
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Movie night in District 12
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Newsworthy Items for the Community
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Have a complaint against a business?
The Office of Consumer Protection enforces consumer protection laws under Miami-Dade County's Uniform Trade Standards and Deceptive Trade Practices Ordinance, as well as regulates and enforces laws relating to specific industries. The Consumer Mediation Center investigates a variety of consumer complaints, including wage theft, mediates disputes between consumers and businesses, and educates consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities in order to maintain a vibrant local marketplace. Their experienced and motivated staff of State-certified mediators and enforcement officers assist members of the public on a daily basis with a variety of inquiries and complaints. For more information, call the Consumer Protection Hotline at 786-469-2333 or visit them at 601 NW 1st Ct, Fl. 18, Miami, FL 33136. Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm - no appointment is necessary.
10th Annual Every Drop Counts Poster Contest
The Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department is sponsoring the 10th Annual Every Drop Counts Poster Contest on the importance of water conservation. All Miami-Dade County elementary school students from kindergarten through 5th garde are encourage to participate b
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filling out the application and submitting their poster before the deadline on February 2, 2018. There will be 13 winners; one from each county commission district and the winners will be recognized at a Board of County Commission meeting and receive gifts and prizes.
FEMA Disaster Recovering Center will have new operating hours
If you are still trying to recover from Hurricane Irma and need to apply for assistance or have questions, FEMA has a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus in Building K, 11101 S.W. 104th St., which will have new hours starting November 19. The DRC office will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and will be closed on Sundays. Residents can still register for FEMA assistance by visiting
www.DisasterAssistance.gov
or calling 1-800-621-3362
2018 "All Kids Included" Student Art Competition
Is your child artsy or wants to be an artist? If so, you might want encourage your child to enter the
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affair's All Kids Included (AKI), which is a district-wide student visual art competition open to all Miami-Dade students in grades Pre-K through 12. The 2018 theme is "Celebrating Inclusion, Empathy and Choosing Kind," which is inspired by the book "We're All Wonders" written by R.J. Palacio and the deadline to submit is February 5, 2018.
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Commissioner in the Community
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Commissioner Diaz attends the grand opening of Santa's Enchanted Forest on November 2
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On November 7 at the Board of County Commission meeting, Commissioner Diaz was honored to present a proclamation to the Metro-Dade County Firefighters Local 1403 for their dedication to our community and our veterans.
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Commissioner Diaz at the 2017 Meals with Memories luncheon honoring veterans at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station station on November 9
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Commissioner Diaz attends the Village of Palmetto Bay Veterans Breakfast at Palmer Trinity School on November 10
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| On November 11 in honor of Veterans Day, Commissioner Diaz attended the unveiling of the Felsberg Veterans Plaza at Florida International University (FIU) to honor Paul Michael Felsberg, an alumnus of FIU and veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice for his Country. The United States Marine Lieutenant was killed on October 13 in Iraq. He was 27 years old. |
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Commissioner Diaz speaks at the annual Miami Beach's Veterans Day event on November 11
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| Commissioner Diaz took part in the "El Rol de Estados Unidos en la Crisis Venezolana" round table dicussion at Florida International University's Graham Center on November 15. Commissioner Diaz has sponsored several legislation items supporting the Venezuelans people and also requesting more sanctions on the Maduro regime. The event was free and was sponsored by El Nuevo Pais, Influence Communications and Florida International University |
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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 lanes and ramps 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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