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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,
As we celebrate America's 242nd birthday, let us remember the abiding principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness that our great nation was founded on. It is our commitment to these principles that have made America the greatest nation in the world. Happy Independence Day, and God bless America!
Have a safe Independence Day with your family and friends , if you are looking for a good spot to watch the fireworks here are some locations.
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Commissioner Diaz and District 12 mayors come together for Guatemala volcano victims
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On June 7, Commissioner Diaz, mayors of District 12, and the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board came together to collect donations and provide relief for victims of the devastating volcano eruption in Guatemala. With the help of the community 21 pallets of donations were collected that included canned food, masks, antibiotics, disinfectants, infant and adult diapers, medications for respiratory infections, laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products, hydrogen peroxide, toothpaste, first aid kits and painkillers. The pallets also included over 60 boots, helmets and jackets from the Miami-Dade Fire Department, its union, and the Miami Beach Fire Department destined for Guatemala's Association of Volunteer Firefighters. The donations were delivered by FedEx on June 17 to La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala.
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Commissioner Diaz sponsored
legislation recognizing the Cuban human rights group
Las Damas de Blanco for being named the winners of the 2018 Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty.
Commissioner Diaz sponsored
legislation honoring Aida Rosa Capo by codesignating a portion of NW 72nd Avenue/Milam Diary Road between NW 7th Street and NW 12th Street as "Aida Rosa Capo Way". Aida was the matriarch of the Capo family, along with her husband Manuel, they founded
El Dorado Furniture. Aida passed away on April 16.
Commissioner Diaz sponsored a
resolution condemning the recent sham presidential election in Venezuela.
Commissioner Diaz sponsored a
resolution condemning the Nicaraguan government for using violence and intimidation to suppress political opposition.
To help alleviate traffic congestion, Commissioner Diaz sponsored a
resolution
requesting the mayor or county mayor's designee to conduct a study regarding the implementation of a carpool and ride sharing program for Miami-Dade County employees.
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Commissioner Diaz honors Korean War Veterans
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As the Chairman of the Military Affairs Board and the Miami-Dade County Military Liaison, Commissioner Diaz recognized Korean War veteran Ainslee R. Ferdie with a proclamation honoring Korean War veterans at the June 19 Board of County Commission meeting. The presentation also included a color guard ceremony conducted by the Bruce W. Carter Medal of Honor Young Marines. The Korean War, sometimes called the "Forgotten War", began 68 years ago on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea. Nearly 40,000 Americans died and more than 100,000 were injured during the war before a ceasefire was signed on July 27, 1953.
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W 68th Street from W 12th Avenue to W 17th Court
This project along W 68th Street from W 12th Avenue to W 17th Court will improve the roadway surface and driving conditions. The work includes milling and resurfacing, adjustment of valve boxes and manholes, ADA Ramps and connectors, pavement markings and signage. Project is expected to be completed by December 2018.
State Rd 825/SW 137 Avenue from SR 90/SW 8th Street to NW 12 Street
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has started a landscaping project that includes installing trees and palm trees in the medians along State Rd 825/SW 137 Avenue from SR 90/SW 8 Street to NW 12 Street. The project is expected to be completed by August 2018.
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Congrats to A+ Schools in District 12
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Commissioner Diaz is looking for residents to represent Community
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The Miami-Dade County Commission often seeks applications from citizens interested in serving on county advisory boards on a volunteer basis and Commissioner Diaz has three vacancies for District 12. If you would like to participate in any of the below listed boards, please submit your resume to
district12@miamidade.gov
Community Action Agency Board
To advise the county on the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of its community services block grant programs and other programs administered by the community action agency; to advise the county on efforts or mechanisms to facilitate the reduction in poverty, the revitalization of low income communities and the empowerment of low income families and individuals to become self-sufficient; to provide for the oversight of quality services for the children and families served by the county's head start/early head start program; and to make decisions related to the design and implementation of the county's head start/early head start program on behalf of the board of county commissioners.
Community Relations Board
To act as conciliator by providing intervention and containment of controversies involving community tensions and conflict; to foster mutual understanding, tolerance and respect among all economic, social, religious and ethnic groups; and to work proactively to identify and relieve intergroup conflicts before crisis arises.
Elder Affairs Advisory Board
To further increase the involvement of Miami-Dade County elders, particularly those in underserved communities, in an advisory capacity by providing an additional platform for seniors to inform local government of services, programs and facilities that can improve their quality of life.
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Newsworthy Items for the Community
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Adopt-a- Tree giveaway
Miami-Dade residents are eligible to adopt two free trees on Saturday, July 14 at Harris Field Park starting at 9 a.m. This is part of the Adopt-a-Tree program to help increase the tree canopy of Miami-Dade County.
New Bus Shelter in Doral
A new bus shelter will be located at NW 107th Avenue and NW 14th street (in front of BJ's Restaurant Brewery at Miami International Mall to encourage people to take public transportation in the area. The free Doral Trolley and Miami-Dade County public transportation will also make stops at this new bus shelter.
Driver license services offered at Stephen P. Clark Center
Did you know that you can renew your driver license among other things at the Stephen P. Clark Center? Be sure to check out the Office of Community Advocacy for dates and times.
Help Miami-Dade better transportation and mobility by taking survey
Miami-Dade County needs your input on how to better improve transportation and mobility. Please complete the
MDT 10Ahead online survey
by July 31, 2018.
Water restrictions in effect for Miami-Dade County
According to the South Florida Water Management District, South Florida is experiencing a lower than average rainfall and water restrictions for Miami-Dade County are in effect. Learn more about the Do's and Don'ts
here
for the water restrictions.
Free Spay and Neuter services for pets available
The Miami-Dade Animal Services provides to low-income residents receiving government
assistance free spay and neuter for their pets, which includes community cats. Learn more about this program .
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Commissioner in the Community
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Commissioner Diaz speaks at the "Doing Business with the Military" which focused on how to do business with the Department of Defense as well as Miami-Dade County and other companies in Miami-Dade. The event took place at Florida International University in the Graham Center
on June 7. |
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| On June 2, Commissioner Diaz honors retired Miami-Dade Police officer David Comesanas with a proclamation for his 30 years of being a public servant to the Miami-Dade community. |
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| Commissioner Diaz honors well known Cuban radio and television journalist Jose Alfonso Almora with a proclamation following his retirement from Univision on June 19. |
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| Commissioner Diaz shows his support to our men and women in the military at the United States Southern Command Gala 2018 at Intercontinental Hotel at Doral on June 22. |
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| On June 23, Commissioner Diaz welcomes military and first responders at the United Badges of Honor event at Trail Glades Range. |
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| Commissioner Diaz with residents as they celebrate the City of Doral's 15 years at Doral legacy Park on June 23. |
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| Commissioner Diaz joined President and CEO Carlos A. Migoya, Mayor Carlos Gimenez and colleagues to celebrate Jackson Health System's 100 years in our community and serving our residents on June 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 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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