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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. It's Income tax season and if your household has total earnings of $54,000 or less, you may qualify for free tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. There are more than 40 VITA sites in the County, offering free tax preparation services, assistance with current and prior year tax returns, year-round support and free financial coaching.
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Commissioner Diaz travels to Tallahassee to advocate for County projects
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Commissioner Diaz traveled to Tallahassee for Dade Days to advocate for several local projects. Commissioner Diaz met with Representative Robert Asencio, who sponsored the bill to fund the Miami-Dade County Veterans Treatment Court, which Commissioner Diaz was instrumental in making it a reality in Miami-Dade County. Commissioner Diaz also met with other law makers to discuss funding for the Military Museum, transit funding; as well as, stricter laws for sex predators and offenders.
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Commissioner Diaz sponsored a resolution
urging Congress to pass legislation to address the failures by the Veterans Crisis Line. Last year, the Veterans Administration's Office of Inspector General reported that more than one third of calls and electronic communications to the Crisis Line were not being answered by the front-line staffers, because of poor work habits and other problems.
Commissioner Diaz sponsored a resolution
urging Congress to pass pending legislation designed to prevent crimes of fraud against veterans.
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Commissioner Diaz honors Actualidad Radio
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On February 13 Commissioner Diaz honored
Actualidad Radio 1040am
with a proclamation after the radio station was named Best Radio station in Spanish on
"El Dia Mundial de la Radio".
Congratulations to owner Adib Eden and his entire staff on receiving this honor!
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Movie Night in District 12
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What's Happening in District 12 Libraries
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Newsworthy Items for the Community
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SR 836/ Dolphin Expressway Construction Alerts
SR 836/Dolphin Expressway will have ramp closures and detours through
Youth Fair Opens March 15
The Miami-Dade Youth Fair & Exposition opens on March 15th and they want to make sure people using ride-share apps like Lyft and Uber are aware Gate 7 at Southwest 107th Avenue and Southwest 17th Street will be the drop-off and pick-up point for Lyft and Uber.
Bike to Work Day March 2
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, Miami-Dade Parks Director Maria I. Nardi and municipal Mayors, will kick-off the 2018 Bike to Work Day at the University Metrorail Station, 5400 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, demonstrating how easy it is to cycle to work, especially when combined with a trip on public transportation.
Participants and cyclists are expected to arrive by 6:45 a.m. Residents are asked to leave their cars behind and join the ride, if only for this one day, to reduce traffic congestion and experience the stress
-relieving health benefits of pedaling a bike. For more information, visit www.Bike305.com
Miami-Dade Parks accepting applications for Summer positions
The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department is issuing its annual call for seasonal job applicants to fill summer positions.
Applications will only be accepted February 26 - March 25, 2018, for a variety of summer jobs including pool managers, lifeguards, park service aides, and recreation leaders. To apply, visit
www.miamidade.gov/jobs
AileyCamp Miami Summer Program
Looking to enroll your child in a summer program? Adrienne Arsht Center is hosting AileyCamp Miami which is a full scholarship for a six-week summer program for Miami-Dade Public Middle schools. The program strives to provide a safe and artistic environment for students that focuses on West African, Jazz, Modern and Ballet dance classes while also learning about nutrition, conflict resolution, drug prevention as well as creative communication classes. The program has served over 800 students since its inception in 2008. The deadline to apply is March 28.
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Commissioner in the Community
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| On February 4, Commissioner Diaz joined Archbishop Thomas Wenski for the "Archbishop's Motorcycle Ride, to help raise money for St. Luke's Patient Addiction Recovery Center. |
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| Commissioner Diaz at the 25th Navy JROTC Annual Inspection and Pass-in-Review at G. Holmes Braddock High School on February 15th. The JROTC was created in 1916 and just at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High there have been 3500 children who have completed this program. |
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| On February 21, Commissioner Diaz was honored to recognize Daniel Iglesias and Aaron Valdes, who represent District 12 on the Miami-Dade County Youth Commission. Thank you Daniel and Aaron for your hard work and dedication to our community! |
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| Commissioner Diaz recognized the Dominican American Community on their 174th Anniversary at Doral's City Hall on February 21. |
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| Congratulations to Adrian Fish Market and Restaurant located in District 12 on their 3rd Anniversary! |
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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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