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Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan joins volunteers in planting trees near .W. 13th Avenue and 145th Street in her district.

Day of Service

A local resident's request to beautify an open lot near her home resulted in the "District 1 Day of Service," in which Commissioner Jordan and volunteers from Greater Miami Service Corps, Teen Up-Ward Bound, and Citizens for a Better South Florida planted various trees and foliage.

Commissioner Jordan with the interns and employees of D. Stephenson Construction, one of the SYII 2011 business partners.

Summer Youth Internship

The 27 recruits that started Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan's annual Summer Youth Internship Initiative (SYII) celebrated the program's completion on Friday, August 12, 2011 at the Don Shula Hotel in Miami Lakes during a special luncheon.

Commissioner Jordan with the students of North Dade Center for Modern Languages at the

Brain Blast Trivia Competition

Some of the best and brightest from two District 1 elementary schools competed for the chance to be champions of Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan's 3rd Annual Brain Blast.

Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan addresses residents seeking assistance at her Foreclosure Prevention & Homebuyers' Assistance Clinic

Foreclosure Prevention Clinic

Approximately 150 homeowners looking to save their homes attended Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan's Foreclosure Prevention & Homebuyers' Assistance Clinic. The free event was held at the Smith Conference Center at Florida Memorial University.

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Welcome to District 1

I am excited to be working with you as your District 1 representative and I continue to work tirelessly on your behalf.  There is a lot going on in Miami-Dade County and I want you to be well-informed about everything that affects you.

Mom & Pop application process closed

The application distribution process for the District 1 Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Program is now closed. For those who have completed applications, please be sure to turn them in to the commissioner's office between February 9 and February 17, 2012 by 5 p.m. Call 305-474-3011 for more information.

Commissioner Jordan to sponsor Movie Night

Commissioner Jordan will continue her Movie Night series for residents in District 1. On Saturday, February 25, hundreds of people are expected to venture to Northwest Miami-Dade to enjoy another animated film.  The movie, which begins at 7 p.m., will be at Country Village Park, 6550 N.W. 188 Terrace, in Miami.

Commissioner Jordan Lauds Influential Women During Black History Month

Commissioner Jordan, along with the Black Affairs Advisory Board, honored African American women pioneers in South Florida. The ceremony, which paid tribute to several trailblazers, was held at the Stephen P. Clark Center in Downtown Miami.

Holiday cheer in District 1!

Sporting a Santa hat and red jacket, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan played the role of Saint Nick when she delivered hundreds of toys to children at two Head Start Centers in Miami Gardens. Recently, Commissioner Jordan brought smiles to the faces of 2-5 year olds at the Ophelia Brown and Miami Gardens Head Start Centers in District 1.

Summer Youth Internship Initiative in review!

Take a look at Commissioner Jordan's annual Summer Youth Internship Initiative (SYII) and how it helps prepare students for the workforce! For more information about this program, please contact Commissioner Jordan's office at 305-474-3011.

Save money on your prescriptions with new discount card

In a joint effort between Miami-Dade and the National Association of Counties (NACo), Miami-Dade County has launched a new prescription discount card program to help residents save money on their medications. The free Miami-Dade County Prescription Discount Card can save you an average of 24% on prescriptions at participating pharmacies. There's no enrollment, no fee, and it's available at numerous County facilities near you. For more information, visit the program website or call 1-877-321-2652.

Beautification program now extends past Opa-locka to all of District 1

Miami-Dade County Commissioners have approved a resolution by Commissioner Jordan to extend the boundaries of her neighborhood beautification program to the borders of her entire district. Previously known as the Opa-locka Triangle Area Beautification Demonstration Program, it assists homeowners with up to $5,900 of exterior painting and landscaping should they meet specific income requirements.

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