Several County Commissioners will be leaving in November as a result of term limits –

• Chairman Jose “Pepe” Diaz, District 12
• Commissioner Jean Monestime, District 2
• Commissioner Sally Heyman, District 4
• Commissioner Rebeca Sosa, District 6
• Commissioner Javier Souto, District 10

The Office of Community Advocacy thanks them for their years of service and devotion to the residents of Miami-Dade County.  All of them were passionate advocates and the staff at the Office of Community Advocacy had the good fortune to work with them over the years. They will be missed and we wish them continued success!

Elections are November 8 and early voting is going on now through Sunday, November 6, at 28 early voting sites around Miami-Dade County. 

Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28 in Southwest Florida, striking a devastating blow to the region. If you’d like to help, several organizations are providing hurricane relief and recovery:

October was LGBTQ History Month and the LGBTQ Advisory Board celebrated with an exhibit at the Stephen P. Clark Center. View the kickoff in this Miami-Dade Minute.

Asian-American Advisory Board

Holds Local Business Engagement Workshop 2022

On Tuesday, October 25, the Miami-Dade County Asian American Advisory Board, Strategic Procurement Department, and City of North Miami Beach presented Local Business Engagement Workshop 2022 - Grow Your Business With The County at Marjorie & William McDonald Center in North Miami Beach. More than 35 community business owners participated to learn three easy steps to become a registered vendor and do business with Miami-Dade County and to discover the many bidding opportunities available with Miami-Dade County. In addition, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Office of Economic Opportunity, City of North Miami Beach Procurement Office and City of North Miami Beach CRA provided information for business development and opportunities. City of North Miami Beach Commissioner Daniela Jean provided the welcoming remarks.

Interfaith Advisory Board members Lama Karma Chotso and Claudia Miro respectively opened the October 6 and October 18 Board of County Commissioners' meeting by offering words of wisdom and a prayer.

Interfaith Advisory Board Chairman Dr. Juan Barek was featured on “Hoy con Tomas Regalado” on Mega TV where he shared the board's history, mission, and future endeavors throughout Miami-Dade County. 

Miami-Dade County Commission for Women Monthly Meeting

The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women held its most recent meeting on October 25. Elections for new officers will be held at the November 16 meeting and a planning session for next year’s goals will be held in January 2023.

Miami-Dade County HOMES Plan addresses housing affordability crisis

If you live in a rental property in Miami-Dade County and have difficulty paying the rent, help is available. Homeowners can also get mortgage relief assistance. Learn more about the Miami-Dade County HOMES Plan and see if you qualify.

For more information and updates on COVID-19, visit the following sites:

Miami-Dade County COVID-19 General Information:

https://www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/home.page

Miami-Dade County COVID-19 Assistance:

https://www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/assistance/home.page

United Way of Miami-Dade COVID-19 Resource Center:

https://unitedwaymiami.org/coronavirusresources/

Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Updates:

https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/

CDC COVID-19 Information:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html