One of Government's first responsibilities is to keep our people safe. Children in Miami-Dade County and around the nation have been injured or killed when not in child car seats, when placed in car seats improperly, or not wearing their seat belts while riding in vehicles.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Injury Prevention (CDC), there were more than 1,450 deaths and approximately 203,000 injured from motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2005 among children aged 14 years and younger. Nearly half of those killed were not wearing any type of restraint.

It is an honor to serve you as the Commissioner for District 7. This site is just another tool for me and my office to help communicate with the residents of this District.

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District 7 encompasses numerous municipalities, including the City of Miami, the Village of Key Biscayne, the City of Coral Gables, the City of South Miami, the Village of Pinecrest, as well as areas of unincorporated Miami-Dade County.

As Commissioner it is my goal to restore trust in government by making the process open and transparent. Efficiency, Fiscal Responsibility, and Responsiveness are the key principles that guide me as your Miami-Dade County Commissioner.

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