On May 21, 2013, Chairwoman Sosa hosted the first Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners’ meeting outside of County Hall. The off-site meeting took place at the South Miami-Dade Culture Arts Center where residents had the opportunity to meet their elected officials. This was an initiative of Chairwoman Sosa in order to bring government closer to residents.

I am dedicated to meet the needs and concerns of our residents by sponsoring legislative items that improve the quality of life in Miami-Dade County. Please visit my legislative archive page featuring all sponsored legislation, such as:

• File #130943  -  Ordinance urging the Florida Department of Health, the Miami-Dade County Health Department, and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs to take necessary measures to ensure that establishments throughout Miami-Dade County that cook, prepare, and/or package food that is served to seniors, through adult nutrition service programs, are subject to frequent unannounced inspections and monitoring.
  
  The ordinance will ensure that the services provided by these establishments are in accordance with Florida law, County ordinance, and minimum standards of hygiene. Chairwoman Sosa aims to continue protecting and promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the elderly Miami-Dade County residents, many of which who rely on the adult nutrition service programs and are homebound, frail, or financially needy.

Chairwoman Sosa celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Miami-Dade Community Relations Board during its Golden Anniversary Luncheon at Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus. The primary mission of the CRB is to prevent and reduce intergroup tensions and bring together diverse groups and interests to create a cohesive community where all people are valued and respected.

The Latin Builders Association celebrated “20 de Mayo” at the JW Marriot where Chairwoman Sosa joined Mayor Carlos Gimenez in presenting the Key to the County to Bertha Soler, leader of Cuba’s Las Damas de Blanco and winner of the Sakharov Prize.

Chairwoman Sosa joined CAMACOL in celebrating its 34th Hemispheric Congress at the Biltmore Hotel. For over 34 years, CAMACOL has been a pioneer in the international business sector through its Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce and Industry, a program which is unique in that it has an established infrastructure comprised of the presidents of the national chambers of commerce throughout the Latin America and Caribbean region, as well as Spain.

Chairwoman Sosa joined Superintendent Alberto Carvahlo and Mr. Michael Rodriguez, general manager of Univision 23 WLTV, in honoring 10 teachers during Univision’s 11th annual “Un Maestro Especial” awards luncheon sponsored by Papa John’s and Nova Southeastern University.

SAVE DADE honored Chairwoman Sosa during its annual Champions of Equality reception at the Hilton Miami. The event was attended by more than 450 community, political, and civic leaders.

Governor Rick Scott and Chairwoman Sosa visited PortMiami as part of the Building Up Manufacturing Victory Tour, which celebrates the legislation just passed by the State of Florida Legislature eliminating sales tax on manufacturing equipment.

Chairwoman Sosa celebrated National Nurses Week, May 6-12, at Miami Children’s Hospital. Often described as an art and a science, nursing is a profession that embraces dedicated people with varied interests, strengths and passions because of the many opportunities the profession offers.

District 6 celebrated Mother’s Day in a grand way! Chairwoman Sosa visited several senior centers to greet residents and sing with Mariachis. The centers included: West Dade Adult Daycare, Miami Springs Senior Center, West Miami Senior Center, Residential Plaza, Badia and Hialeah Housing Authority.

Chairwoman Sosa attended the 8th annual Distinguished Community Service Award presented by the Miami-Dade Asian Advisory Board. She was recognized for her friendship and continuous support of the Board as well as being elected as the first Hispanic chairwoman of the Board of County Commissioner— an exemplary accomplishment for an immigrant and woman to achieve.

After 20 years, Chairwoman Sosa reunited with her former colleagues and students from Kendale Elementary School during a special ceremony to remove a time capsule that was buried under the school’s flagpole. The time capsule contained newspapers, celebrity posters, audio cassettes, and toys that were popular in the early 1990’s.

Kristi House hosted its 7th annual Breaking the Silence luncheon where Chairwoman Sosa and other elected officials showed their support for the organization. Since 1994, Kristi House is dedicated to respecting, protecting and healing the children and families.

County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 18, at 9:30 a.m.
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33128
The Board of County Commissioners are the people elected in 13 districts to represent you. Our government is strengthened by civic participation and increased involvement from our citizens.

FedAssist
Tuesday, June 18, from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33128
Representatives from Senator Marco Rubio’s office will be assisting residents with a variety of federal issues such as U.S. passport applications, housing, transportation, child support, military/veteran affairs, and more. For additional information, please call 305-375-5730.

DMV to Go
Thursday, June 20, from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33128
Residents can receive assistance in attaining or renewing a driver’s license or identification card, as well as several federal services. Due to limited space, residents interested in obtaining a driver’s license or ID card must make an appointment. For additional information, please call 305-375-5730.

Take the Train, Take the Test
Thursday, June 27, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Metrorail Stations: Coconut Grove, Vizcaya, Allapattah, Earlington Heights, MLK, Northside, Brownsville and Hialeah
The Miami-Dade County Health Department has partnered with Miami-Dade Transit and 3-1-1 to offer free HIV testing to the public at select Metrorail stations. HIV test results available in as little as 20 minutes. Counseling will also be available on-site. For additional information, please call 305-375-5730.