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Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis Condemns Menorah Vandalism at Miami-Dade Tax Collector’s Office

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/district06, 2025-12-23 2025-12-23T13:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Francesca Arenas [email protected] 786-372-8211 Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis Condemns Menorah Vandalism at Miami-Dade Tax Collector’s Office Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis strongly condemned the act of vandalism captured on video showing an individual destroying a menorah outside the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office, just days after they hosted its first-ever Hanukkah ceremony. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis strongly condemned the act of vandalism captured on video showing an individual destroying a menorah outside the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office, just days after they hosted its first-ever Hanukkah ceremony. “This was not just vandalism, it was an act of hate,” said Commissioner Milian Orbis. “It targeted a sacred symbol and the values of faith, resilience, and unity that Hanukkah represents. Hate has no home in Miami-Dade County.” Commissioner Milian Orbis expressed solidarity with the Jewish community and commended Dariel Fernandez for his swift and principled response. “Hanukkah reminds us that light will always overcome darkness,” she added. “We stand with our Jewish neighbors, and we will always choose unity, respect, and freedom of faith.” For more information, please contact the Office of Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis, District 6 at (305) 267 6377. — Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis Miami-Dade County, District 6 /resources/images/releases/headshot/district06-headshot.jpg no 2026 00 a.m. 00 a.m. org1477066434284309 1 rel1767379834416436 Commission District 06 Main Office,City of Hialeah 1000 SW 57th Avenue,501 President Donald J. Trump Ave. Miami, Hialeah 33144, 33010 La Comisionada Natalie Milian Orbis Condena el Vandalismo de una Menorá Judía en la Oficina del Recaudador de Impuestos Dariel Fernández La Comisionada del Condado de Miami-Dade, Natalie Milian Orbis, condenó el acto de vandalismo captado en video en el que se observa a un individuo destruyendo una menorá judía ubicada frente a la Oficina del Recaudador de Impuestos Dariel Fernández, apenas días después de que se celebrara allí, por primera vez, una ceremonia de Hanukkah. La Comisionada del Condado de Miami-Dade, Natalie Milian Orbis, condenó el acto de vandalismo captado en video en el que se observa a un individuo destruyendo una menorá judía ubicada frente a la Oficina del Recaudador de Impuestos Dariel Fernández, apenas días después de que se celebrara allí, por primera vez, una ceremonia de Hanukkah. “Esto no fue simplemente vandalismo. Fue un acto de odio”, expresó la Comisionada Milian Orbis. “Se atacó un símbolo sagrado y los valores de fe, fortaleza y unidad que representa Hanukkah. El odio no tiene cabida en el Condado de Miami-Dade”. La Comisionada Milian Orbis expresó su solidaridad con la comunidad judía y destacó la respuesta firme del Recaudador de Impuestos Dariel Fernández ante lo ocurrido. “Hanukkah nos recuerda que la luz siempre vence a la oscuridad”, añadió. “Estamos con nuestros vecinos judíos y siempre elegiremos la unidad, el respeto y la libertad de fe”. Para más información, por favor contacte la Oficina de la Comisionada Natalie Milian Orbis, Distrito 6, al (305) 267-6377. — Comisionada Natalie Milian Orbis Condado de Miami-Dade, Distrito 6 local county miami-dade elected elected Commission District 06 Contact Us /global/government/commission/district06/contact-us.page About Us /global/government/commission/district06/about-commissioner-milian-orbis.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Greetings and welcome to the District 6 page! Visit here periodically to find out the latest information on County services, programs, and legislation that affects you. Please feel free to contact our office with any questions and concerns you may have. We are here to serve you! Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis /resources/images/commission/district06/commissioner-milian-orbis-headshot.jpg Natalie Milian Orbis https://www.miamidade.gov/global/government/commission/district06/about-commissioner-milian-orbis.page Main Office - 1000 SW 57th Avenue [loc154160403533175] : Miami ^ 33144 loc154160403533175 Suite 201 305-267-6377 305-267-6366 [email protected] /district06 City of Hialeah - 501 President Donald J. Trump Ave. [loc1602696059941641] : Hialeah ^ 33010 loc1602696059941641 4th Floor (Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) 305-267-6377 facebook instagram district-6 org1477066434284309 loc154160403533175,loc1602696059941641 Main Office,City of Hialeah 1000 SW 57th Avenue,501 President Donald J. Trump Ave. Suite 201,4th Floor (Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Miami, Hialeah 33144, 33010 305-267-6377,305-267-6377 305-267-6366, [email protected], /district06, facebook,instagram https://www.facebook.com/nataliemilianorbis,https://www.instagram.com/nataliemilianorbis Commissioner

MIAMI-DADE ( December 23, 2025 )–

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis strongly condemned the act of vandalism captured on video showing an individual destroying a menorah outside the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office, just days after they hosted its first-ever Hanukkah ceremony.

“This was not just vandalism, it was an act of hate,” said Commissioner Milian Orbis. “It targeted a sacred symbol and the values of faith, resilience, and unity that Hanukkah represents. Hate has no home in Miami-Dade County.”

Commissioner Milian Orbis expressed solidarity with the Jewish community and commended Dariel Fernandez for his swift and principled response.

“Hanukkah reminds us that light will always overcome darkness,” she added. “We stand with our Jewish neighbors, and we will always choose unity, respect, and freedom of faith.”

For more information, please contact the Office of Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis, District 6 at (305) 267 6377.

— Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis

Miami-Dade County, District 6

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