Mid-Year Report: South Dade Solutions Summit 2015

We are committed to reporting back to the community. Check out our South Dade Success Plan Mid-Year Report.  

Discussing community issues at the 2015 South Dade Solutions Summit.

 Starting 2016 with Legislative Solutions

2016 kicked off with an array of legislation sponsored by Team 8 passing the Board of County Commissioners.

Team 8 Holds First Cultural Arts Grant Workshop

Our first District 8 Cultural Arts Grant Workshop: Meet Miami-Dade's Grant Makers, was a great success. 

Department of Cultural Affairs staff provides more information on grants

Upcoming Legislation

I have several pieces of legislation coming up next month. I hope you will join me in supporting these items at the February 2nd Board of County Commissioner's meeting.

Watch Inside Out with Team 8

I hope to see you at the first District 8 movie night of 2016!

Honoring Dr. King

There were numerous events in South Dade and throughout the county celebrating the life of one our greatest heroes. Check out the Daniella Delivers website to read more about Martin Luther King Day in South Dade. 

 Checking out our local businesses at the Martin Luther King Business Expo

 Celebrating Dr. King's life at the West Perrine Parade

With the inspiring Congresswoman Frederica Wilson at the 5000 Role Models of Excellence MLK Breakfast

Lobbying for Miami-Dade in Tallahassee

The legislative session started early this year, and I traveled to our capital to lobby for Miami-Dade needs. I testified in support of expanding KidCare to more U.S. resident children and met with several legislators to discuss our community's priorities.

HB 89/SB 248 would eliminate the 5-year waiting period before legal US resident children are eligible for KidCare. The bills would make health coverage available to a significant number of legal immigrant children at a much lower cost than treating children in the emergency room. I commend Rep. Jose Feliz Diaz and Senator Rene Garcia for sponsoring this legislation.

Talking Child Services at History Miami

I was honored to moderate a panel on child services at the History Miami Pedro Pan exhibit. Panelists included members of the Children's Trust, Amigos for Kids and Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Many residents who came to the United States under Operation Pedro Pan attended the panel and told their inspiring stories about a historic moment that helped shape the fabric of Miami-Dade. Check out History Miami's 2016 exhibits and programs here.  

The panel at History Miami

The Pedro Pan Exhibit brought this historic exodus to life