Mayfield Minute - July 22, 2018
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As a reminder, this year’s Primary and General Election deadlines are quickly approaching. If you have not already registered to vote, I encourage you to follow
t
his link for instructions on how to register
before the July 30th deadline. If you are unable to register before July 30th, you may also register for the General Election by October 9th.
I consider it a great honor to represent all the citizens and visitors of District 17. Please continue to share
this link
with friends and family. If you or someone you know needs my assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact my office. My staff and I are here to serve you.
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Vice President Mike Pence to Visit Kennedy Space Center
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Vice President Mike Pence will visit Kennedy Space Center on Friday, August 3rd to announce the first astronaut crews under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. This program works with the American aerospace industry to
develop and operate a new generation of spacecraft and launch systems capable of carrying crews to low-Earth orbit and the International Space Station.
In addition, Vice President
Pence, who chairs the National Space Council, will confirm a new launch date for the first private crew missions at this visit. This announcement will mark a historic milestone in the race to get U.S. astronauts lifting off from Cape Canaveral launchpads once more.
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SJRWMD Preps for 2018 Hurricane Season
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According to the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
, forecasters believe that the number of storms we experience this year will be above average than previous years. In an effort to be as prepared as possible, the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) has worked with our local governments to coordinate preparations on how to assist during a storm and respond after a storm as quickly as conditions allow.
The SJRWMD operates flood-control structures in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin in order to create additional capacity when necessary. Similarly, the Upper St. Johns River Basin Project has gate structures to allow water to flow north, increasing the water storage capacity.
In addition, the SJRWMD staff participates in statewide disaster preparedness training with Florida’s emergency officials. A list of local government flooding contacts as well as additional hurricane and flooding information is available on the
district’s website
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State Department Highlight
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Florida Department of State
The Office of the Secretary of State was created in 1845, under the Florida Constitution in order to maintain Florida’s public records and serve as the custodian of our state seal. In 1969, the Office of the Secretary of State was merged with several state agencies to form the Florida Department of State.
The Department of State is tasked with collecting Florida's important public records and preserving our rich historical and cultural heritage. The Department also helps to promote economic development by creating a competitive business climate for our state through their grant programs and support for events that attract tourism.
The Department of State headquarters is located at 500 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399. For more information on the Department of State, please visit their
website
or call 850-245-6000.
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Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast Offering Free Community Wellness Screenings
The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of the Treasure Coast will be offering free community wellness screenings in Brevard County on Tuesday July 24th, Wednesday July 25th, and Friday July 27th. Community members are invited to attend one of the following screenings located in Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, and Palm Bay.
Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screenings:
- Tuesday, July 24th 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Eau Gallie Public Library 1521 Pineapple Ave, Melbourne 32953
- Friday, July 27th, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cocoa Beach Health & Fitness 1355 N. Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach 32931
For morning blood sugar tests, you will need to fast from midnight on.
Blood Pressure Screenings:
- Wednesday, July 25th,12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Palm Bay Public Library 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. N.E., Palm Bay 32905
The VNA Home Health provides home healthcare services throughout Brevard and Indian River Counties. In addition to providing community wellness screenings, the non-profit also provides services such as flu vaccinations, no-cost blood pressure/blood sugar screenings, and speakers on health-related topics for local community groups. For more information about VNA services, call 321-752-7550 or visit
www.vnatc.com
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Main Street Conference
Congratulations to Main Street Vero Beach for being selected to serve as the 2018 host community for this year’s Florida Main Street Conference! This conference is administered by the Florida Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources and hosted in one of Florida’s historical downtown districts.
The conference will take place from Monday, July 30th through Wednesday, August 1st and feature various sessions in historic venues located downtown. The conference is a statewide event that is open to members of the public. If you are interested in attending and would like more information on the scheduled events, please visit
Florida Mainstreet’s website
or
Vero Beach Mainstreet’s website
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Melbourne Office
900 E. Strawbridge Ave.
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 409-2025
Tallahassee Office
324 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5017
Vero Beach Office
Administration Building B
1801 27th Street
Vero Beach, Fl 32962
(772) 226-1970
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