Here to serve in troubled times
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Dear Friends of District 8,
As Florida now leads the country in new coronavirus cases, it's more important than ever that we remain vigilant and continue to
observe key health protocols.
We also must call upon our State leadership to do much more to tackle the recent surge. That's why today I sent a
letter to Governor Ron DeSantis
asking him to commit state support for
mass testing, enact a robust
contact tracing program, and more.
I also called for a special
Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners meeting to get a briefing on the latest case numbers and efforts to contain the spread. A special BCC meeting is taking place this Wednesday, July 1;
learn how to participate virtually.
Finally I want to thank everyone who participated in my recent telephone town hall with Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.
Suggestions poured in from all corners of the district on how the County should spend $474 million in federal CARES Act funding. I’m grateful that so many residents offered ideas and input – your voices will guide me as the Board works to allocate these funds for greatest impact. (
Read below for some of your key priorities and stay tuned for more ways to make your voice heard in coming days.)
Yours in community,
Daniella
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Telephone Town Hall Results
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Here are some highlights from the town hall and my budget priorities survey:
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COVID-19 Community Updates
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SURGE OUTREACH TEAMS
To help flatten the COVID-19 curve in hotspot areas, Miami-Dade County has formed
Strategic Urban Response to Guideline Education (SURGE) Outreach Teams. The teams will visit areas across Miami-Dade including Cutler Bay and Homestead to speak with residents and businesses about the importance of hand-washing, maintaining social distancing, wearing masks, and more.
NEW TESTING SITES
New COVID-19 testing sites are now open at the drive-through pharmacy window of certain Walmart Neighborhood Markets, including two locations in Miami-Dade:
- 1499 S. Dixie Highway, Homestead, FL 33033
- 3791 N.W. 167th St., Miami Gardens, FL 33055
Community Health of South Florida has updated testing locations and times for FREE coronavirus testing in Miami-Dade:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Clinica Campesina Health Center Campus
74 SW 6th Ave., Homestead, FL 33030
Every Monday and Wednesday from 8:30am to 11:30am
Drive through format
To make an appointment call (305) 252-4820
SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF
CareerSource South Florida is also offering grants up to $10,000 to small businesses and community organizations through the
COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund, designed to support organizations facing financial impacts and potential layoffs due to coronavirus.
Learn more and apply.
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Miami-Dade Animal Services News
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Community Spay Neuter Clinic Re-opening
The Miami-Dade County Community Spay Neuter Clinic is re-opening for vaccines and TNVR (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return). Thank you to Miami-Dade Animal Services and the Humane Society of Greater Miami for this essential program!
Learn more
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Imagine your story this summer
The Miami-Dade Public Library System annual Summer Reading Challenge is here! From signing up to tracking your reading to enjoying virtual programs and events, this year the challenge is happening online. You can participate from the comfort of your own home now through August 8, with the chance to earn prizes.
Learn more
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Bus Schedule Alert
Beginning this week, the
Department of Transportation and Public Works
is adding
additional buses to high-demand routes
to facilitate social distancing. Starting today, Mon 6/29, alternative vehicles are operating the following routes: 34, 39, 150, and 95 Express Golden Glades, and on Wed., 7/1, 57 and 135. I’m concerned about some of these abrupt changes and am pressing for more information.
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