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In This IssueCommissioner's Updates
Serve your Community!
June in Review
County Services
Community Updates
Contact Information:
Email:[email protected]
District Office: 1490 West 68th Street
Suite 101
Hialeah, Florida 33014 (305) 820-8424
Fax: (305) 820-8340
Alina Garcia Executive Director
Daisy CastellanosCommunity Outreach
Alessa Torres
Dear Neighbors and Friends: I invite you to read this month's newsletter where you will find information aboutupcoming community events, county services, June in review and other importantlegislative updates. Sincerely,
Esteban Bovo, Jr.
COMMISSIONER'S UPDATES
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Alessa TorresCommission Aide
Lenna BorjesCommission Aide
Carlos FleitesCommission Aide
Downtown Office: 111 Northwest First Street
Suite 320 Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 375-4831 Fax: (305) 375-2011
Alex AnnuziatoLegislative Director
Events Around Town
Hialeah4th - Independence Day
Celebration
Miami Lakes4th - Concert and Fireworks
8th - Council Meeting
Palm Springs North8th - Civic Association Meeting
Town Calendars
Miami Lakes Hialeah
Stay Connected
Happy Birthday America!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you asafe and Happy Independence Day. Let us take amoment to reflect on this incredible country we livein and the freedoms that we are afforded. We havebeen abundantly blessed. Our democracy is adirect product of the sacrifices and determination ofour forefathers who worked diligently toestablish liberty in this great nation we call home.On this day, let us be filled with pride and love forour nation as we salute the spirit of America.
"The greatest lesson we can learn from the past is that freedom is at the core ofevery successful nation." - Anonymous May God keep you and your families safe on this 4th of July and may God BlessAmerica.
Mobile Constituent HoursOur office will be holding mobile office hours every month in order to meet withconstituents in the Miami Lakes and Palm Springs North region of District 13.
Monday, July 14th from 1 to 3 p.m. Miami Lakes Library Branch6699 Windmill Gate Road
Miami, FL 33014
Monday, July 14th from 3 to 5 p.m.Palm Spring North Branch
17601 NW 78th AvenueMiami FL, 33015
Should you need any assistance with Miami-Dade County issues or have anyconcerns that you would like to address with Commissioner Bovo, please come outand meet with him. No appointments are necessary.
Would you like to serve on a board?
Commissioner Bovo encourages you to become a member of one of the many countywide advisory community boards. These boards serve to advise the Board of CountyCommissioners on a variety of issues. For a list of District 13's board vacancies, their descriptions and qualifications, pleaseclick here.
If interested, please send your resume and contact information [email protected]. If you have additional questions please call our office at(305)820-8424.
Affordable Housing Update
As your Miami-Dade County Commissioner, I would like to present affordable housingopportunities throughout the County. My office has verified information provided by
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opportunities throughout the County. My office has verified information provided bythe Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development Department aboutapartments that are/or might become available and may have a waiting list. For a full listing - Click Here. I want to reiterate that these are only possible opportunities for public housing.This is not an official guaranteed from the County.
JUNE IN REVIEWThe DMV at Goodlet Event
Commissioner Bovo, State Senator Rene Garcia and Haileah Mayor CarlosHernandez hosted a DMV on wheels event at the Goodlet Adult Center in Hialeah.The event allowed residents to aquire and renew their driver licenses, convert out ofstate licenses and replacement for lost or stolen license. Also in attendance was the Miami-Dade County Elections Department and the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX). The Elections department provided assistancewith voter's registration and other election department services. MDX gave free SunPasses to everyone who attended the event.
BCC Presentations
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Commissioner Bovo presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the "Missing ChildrenGlobal Network, Inc." In recognition of their valuable contributions to the communitybefore the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, June 17th.
Goodlet Father's Day Festival
Commissioner Bovo visits the Annual Father's Day Celebration at the Goodlet SeniorCenter.
"Working For You" Campaign, 311 Call Center and ElectionsDepartment
Commissioner Bovo got some first-hand experience in the day-to-day operations oftwo Miami-Dade County departments by spending the day with these departments astheir employee. As part of his "Working for You" campaign, the Commissioner visited the Electionsdepartment and the Community Information and Outreach Department's 311 CallCenter. At Elections, he greeted voters and learned how a ballot is configured andprepared. At the 311 Center, he answered residents' calls, toured the facility with thedirector and met with employees to learn about their jobs.
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BCC Special Presentations
Commissioner Bovo presented Certificates of Appreciation recognizing members ofthe 2013-2014 Bob Graham Education Center Bobcat dance team. The Commissioner also presented Certificates of Appreciation recognizing membersof the American High School Baseball team's contributions in winning the FHSAA2014 Baseball State Championships class 7A.
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COUNTY SERVICES
Miami-Dade County Public Works and Waste ManagementDepartment Holiday Waste Service Schedule for the
Independence Day Holiday, Friday, July 4, 2014 Waste collection and disposal customers of the Miami-Dade County Public Worksand Waste Management Department (PWWM) should note the following schedule forgarbage and recycling collection services, disposal operations and the Department'sAdministrative Offices for the upcoming Independence Day holiday, Friday, July 4,2014: Curbside Garbage and Trash Collection ServiceThere will be NO collection of garbage or trash on Friday, July 4, 2014. Curbside Recycling Collection ServiceRecycling WILL be collected as normal on Friday, July 4, 2014. PWWM curbsiderecycling customers whose scheduled recycling day falls on July 4 should place theirrecycling carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on Friday, July 4, 2014. Neighborhood Trash and Recycling CentersThe Department's 13 Neighborhood Trash and Recycling Centers will be CLOSED.
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Home Chemical Collection CentersThe Department's Home Chemical Collection Centers will be CLOSED. Resources Recovery Facility, Landfills and Transfer StationsThe Department's Resources Recovery Facility and South Dade Landfill will beOPEN during normal operating hours. The North Dade Landfill and all TransferStations will be CLOSED.
Administrative OfficesThe Department's administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2014.
"SUMMER SAVINGS TO SAVE LIVES" WAIVED ADOPTION FEES
FOR ALL DOGS OVER 35 LBS
Miami-Dade County Animal Services is offering "Summer Savings to Save Lives"waived adoption fees for large dogs over 35 lbs. from Saturday, May 24, throughSunday, August 31, 2014. All adopted large and lovable dogs are spayed/neutered,vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a forever home.
Free adoptions for large dogs will also be offered at all off-site pet adoption eventshosted by Miami-Dade County Animal Services.
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WHO: Miami-Dade County Animal Services WHAT: "Summer Savings to Save Lives" Free Large Dog Adoption
WHEN: Saturday May, 24, through Sunday, August 31, 2014 Adoption hours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Miami-Dade County Animal Services Shelter 7401 NW 74 Street, Miami, FL 33166
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1490 West 68th Street, Suite 101Hialeah, FL 33014
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