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September 2015
Dear resident,

Thank you for your support. I invite you to read this month's newsletter to be informed of matters that concern you as well as community events in your area. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Let's show our support to those who's lives have been touched by this terrible disease  at the "American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk" on Saturday, October 3 at Marlins Park. For more infromation visit American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk-Miami

Congrats to Doral Academy Charter Middle School and Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy in District 12

Congratulations to Doral Academy Charter Middle School and Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy for being the recipients of the National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2015. The National Blue Ribbon Schools is based on the school's overall academic excellence but also recognizes the students accomplishments, their hard work and dedication to better themselves for their future goals. Doral Academy Charter Middle School and Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy will be honored at a recognition ceremony in Washington, D.C. in November. Great job to our hard-working and dedicated principals, staff and teachers!!

 

                      
Legislative News 

 
Commissioner Diaz calls for feasibility study on roadway conversions
 
The Miami-Dade County Commission approved a resolution sponsored by Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz to explore converting certain two-way roadways into one-way streets either permanently or at certain times of the day to alleviate traffic congestion.  A feasibility study will be prepared within the next 180 days to identify potential roadways to be converted following coordination with municipalities within whose jurisdictions the roadways lie. The study also will provide a cost estimate and indicate potential funding sources.
Commissioner Diaz supports "Go the Extra Yard for those with Autism" campaign


Commissioner Diaz joined  Joseph "Pepe" Badia from Badia Spices and Dan Marino from The Dan Marino Foundation to kick-off "Go the Extra Yard for those with Autism" event. Badia Spices will donate 5% of the proceeds to The Dan Marino Foundation when purchasing a bottle of Badia Extra Virgin Olive Oil until December 31. The proceeds will benefit the Dan Marino Foundation and Marino Campus, a post-secondary educational opportunity for young adults with autism and developmental disabilities, ages 18-28.   For more information, visit the company's website badiaspices.com 
Commissioner Diaz hosts free movie nights in District 12

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Get ready for free movie nights at North Trail Park, starting Friday, October 23 with movie ParaNorman. Movie will start at 7pm. Free popcorn will be provided but be sure to bring chairs and blankets.    



Projects in District 12






NW 74th St from NW 87th Avenue to SR-826
There will be a roadway improvement project along NW 74th Street from NW 87th Avenue to SR-826 consisting of widening and reconstruction of the existing road from a five-lane roadway to a six-lane divided roadway with turn lanes. The project will also have bike lanes, raised medians, sidwalk, curb and gutter, continous storm drainage system, pavement markings and signage, traffic signalization, roadway lighting, landscaping and irrigation. Project is expected to be completed in January 2017.
Commissioner Diaz in the Community
On September 16, presented proclamation to County Attorney Robert Cuevas Jr., who retired.

Welcoming Colonel David P. Garfield and family at the Change of Command Ceremony at Homestead Air Reserve Base on September 13

On September 10, Commissioner Diaz and Commissioner Sosa present the County Key and a proclamation to Sabado Gigante's host Don Francisco for the longest-running show in history. After 53 years, Sabado Gigante finale show aired on September 19, 2015
Commissioner Diaz joined Mayor Gimenez and Commissioner Sosa at the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Tropical Park on September 11

On September 17, Commissioner Diaz meets with Australian Ambassador Peter Heyward to discuss trade and economic development with Australia
Miami-Dade Library expands New hours of Operation 
The Miami-Dade Public Library System announced that it will move to an expanded service schedule effective Thursday, October 1, 2015. As part of the FY 2015-16 Adopted Budget, ten library branches that are currently on a 5-day schedule will be increased to a 6-day schedule. The locations of these ten branches are as follows:
  • California Club Branch Library - Opening Soon
  • Coral Reef Branch Library
  • Country Walk Branch Library
  • Golden Glades Branch Library
  • Hispanic Branch Library
  • Homestead Branch Library
  • International Mall Branch Library
  • Kendall Branch Library
  • Little River Branch Library
  • Pinecrest Branch Library
MDPLS will also be adjusting the hours of operation at the Main Library and the Doral Branch Library to provide evening hours for our patrons. The Main Library will now be open from 12 - 8 p.m. on Thursday evenings, and, the Doral Branch Library will be open from 12 - 8 p.m. on Monday evenings. To view the Library's new schedule, visit the
New Hours of Operation or call your local branch for further information.  
 
Would you like to serve your community?

Commissioner Diaz is looking for great people who would like to serve their community by representing District 12 in the following boards.

If you have any questions, you can always call the commissioner's office and speak with Anabel Mendez.
Free Zumba classes at North Trail Park

The Miami-Dade County Parks, as part of their health and fitness initiative, will be offering free "Zumba Gold" classes to residents age 55 and older at North Trail Park Community Center, 780 NW 127th Avenue.  "Zumba Gold" mingles fun and energetic music with lower impact movements to improve balance, flexibility, cardiovascular health and muscle conditioning. For more information about Miami-Dade Parks Active Older Adults Program, contact Allan Tavss at 786-372-9701 or visit the website

SR 836/826 Construction

On November 30, 2009, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six in partnership with the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) began a reconstruction project of the State Road (S.R.) 826 (Palmetto Expressway) and S.R. 836 (Dolphin Expressway) Interchange. Now that construction has begun, there will be many upcoming lane and ramp closures on the Dolphin Expressway. For more information about construction-related activities, please contact Oscar Gonzalez at 786-280-0983 or via e-mail at [email protected]. General information can be found at www.826-836.com. Motorists are encouraged to call 511 before they drive, or log on to www.fl511.com for real-time traffic and lane closure information.

 

Upcoming Events and Job Opportunities

  

   

I hope this newsletter has been helpful and as always, I look forward to your comments and concerns. I am happy to serve the following cities of Doral, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Medley, Sweetwater, Virginia Gardens and a large portion of unincorporated Miami-Dade County. 


Sincerely,

 
Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 12


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8345 NW 12th Street
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