I want to lend a heartfelt thanks to all in our community who are wearing masks and following key health guidelines to help slow the spread of coronavirus. We must continue to protect one another to dampen the curve and save lives.
My office continues to lead volunteer Surge teams to distribute protective equipment, sanitizer, and educational information to coronavirus hot spots in South Dade. Today our team was out in Cutler Bay (picture below).
And today, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on our coronavirus response efforts, in an ongoing effort to fairly allocate federal CARES Act funds to help the greatest possible number of residents and businesses. One of my recent concerns has been the lack of transparency and stalling of aid to municipalities – part of a go-at-it-alone approach that only hurts the constituents we represent. Now more than ever, we need collaboration and trust. Read my letter to Mayor Gimenez.
As always, don't hesitate to reach out to our office with any questions at 305-378-6677 or District8@miamidade.gov.
Yours for community and collaboration,
Daniella
Our #Team8 Surge team distributing protective equipment, sanitizer, and educational resources in coronavirus hotspots in Cutler Bay. Email us if you're available to volunteer.
Black Business Month
Supporting Black-owned business
August is Black Business Month and each week we will be highlighting a different Black-owned business in our community to boost economic justice. The Good Samaritan Cleaning Corporation – owned and operated by Cutler Bay resident Devin Oliver – is not just a professional cleaning company. They take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and hire the underprivileged, overlooked, and disabled and train them as professional cleaning technicians. Learn more about Good Samaritan. #BlackBusinessMonth
Elections are Underway
Miami-Dade elections update
Early voting for the August 18 election started this week at these locations Countywide. You can also return your vote-by-mail ballot by mail, or by dropping it off at any early voting site – a new effort to keep our elections safe that I am proud to have spearheaded via County legislation.
Thank you to the 1,000+ residents who joined our Telephone Town Hall last Tuesday. We had an engaging discussion about the challenging times our community faces and shared resources for families, businesses, and nonprofits. Listen to the recording.
Go Beneath the Bay's Surface
Coral City Camera
You and your family can now get a "fish-eye view" into the incredible biodiversity just below Miami's waterline, thanks to Coral City Camera – a hybrid art-science research project. Watch the livestream.
Miami-Dade maintains a list of testing sites online here. Some of these testing sites may not currently have availability and I am continuing to push for expanded and rapid testing which is urgently needed to fight the spread of the virus. You can also check with your healthcare provider or call the Miami-Dade County Department of Health at 305-324-2400 for additional testing sites.
COVID-19 PLASMA DONATION
There is an urgent need for those who have recovered from coronavirus to donate plasma – your antibodies can provide lifesaving support to those still fighting the illness. Learn more about how to become a blood donor.
