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Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins

Danielle Cohen Higgins was elected to represent District 8 on the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners on August 23, 2022. She was originally appointed to the office on December 7, 2020. Commissioner Cohen Higgins currently serves as Chairwoman of the Airport Committee, and Vice Chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee. She also serves on the Infrastructure, Innovation and Technology Committee, Port and Resiliency Committee and the Government Efficiency and Transparency Ad Hoc Committee. Commissioner Cohen Higgins is a member of the State’s Biscayne Bay Commission.
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SafeSummers 2026

I am proud to announce the launch of SafeSummers 2026, our initiative that directly addresses the need for affordable full-time summer programming during the summer months. SafeSummers was originally created in the summer of 2021 to combat the rise in violence in South Dade by providing safe, fun, and productive alternatives for our District 8 children and teens.

With the success of last year’s program, we were able to support over 400 children with the help of our incredible Community-Based Organizations. We are thrilled to announce that: SafeSummers Grants are available for organizations to expand existing programs and launch new innovative opportunities for District 8 youth. The application period for grants for organizations is April 27, 2026 - May 8, 2026.

Eligible organizations must be registered 501(c)3s and can receive sponsorship to pay for fees for full-time, all-summer long programs serving youth in need who reside in District 8 (see map). These programs and camps may include but are not limited to, sports, technology, leadership development, civic engagement, robotics, and the arts.

When children of working families are put at a disadvantage by not being able to participate in summer programs, the whole community pays a price. Through SafeSummers, we hope to help more youth in South Dade make the most of their summer while staying safe.

Please contact Helena Sumpter at [email protected] with any questions. SafeSummers

Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins Holds Amazon Accountable to Job Commitments in South Dade

Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins and the Board of County Commissioners are taking action to ensure Amazon honors its contractual obligations to South Dade residents following the company’s announcement in March that it plans to close its South Dade facility and eliminate 1000 jobs.

Miami-Dade County Commission Approves "Jimmy Ryce Avenue" Designation to Honor Young Victim and Strengthen Commitment to Child Safety

Jimmy Ryce, a nine-year-old boy from Homestead, FL, was tragically abducted, assaulted, and murdered in 1995 while walking home from school. His case shook South Florida and the nation, galvanizing widespread advocacy for stronger protections for children and support for families of missing children. 

Real-Time Budget Dashboard Provides Fiscal Transparency Never Seen Before in Miami-Dade County

The Office of the Commission Auditor presented Miami-Dade County's new Budget Transparency Dashboard, a tool sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins and designed to strengthen oversight, improve decision-making, and enhance fiscal accountability. 

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