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Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis marked her first 100 days in office with a record of delivering services directly to residents, prioritizing infrastructure upgrades, and protecting taxpayers from unnecessary costs.
“One hundred days ago, I promised to bring government out of the office and into the neighborhoods — meeting people where they live and solving problems on the spot,” said Commissioner Milian Orbis. “We are moving staff out of their offices and onto the streets, in your neighborhoods and at your doorstep. That is how we have been able to respond faster, cut red tape, and make a real difference in daily life.”
Two of the Commissioner’s most notable achievements include launching the first-of-its-kind Text Message Help Line and the Knocking with Natalie senior outreach program. Residents can now text or call (305) 267-6377 to report issues, ask questions, or share ideas without hold times or bureaucracy. For seniors and residents with mobility challenges, her team brings concierge-style assistance directly to their doors.
During her early days in office, Commissioner Milian Orbis met a grandmother in Flagami who wanted a Golden Passport for Miami Dade Transit but could not get one due to the challenges of caring for two toddlers and navigating buses, heat, rain, and long lines. “That moment reinforced the need to make it easier for people to get the services they need,” she said.
Key Results from the First 100 Days
- Infrastructure Improvements: More than 22 miles of roads resurfaced, speed tables installed in residential areas with more on the way, rehabilitation work launched on key bridges, and over 80 new 25 MPH signs installed near schools and parks.
- Community Investments: New playground coming to San Jacinto Park in Little Gables, Expectant Mothers Parking Voucher Program launched, $5,000 Mom and Pop Grants awarded to dozens of small businesses, and summer camp and swimming scholarships provided to children across the district.
- Public Safety: Targeted patrols with Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, neighborhood walk-throughs with officers, illegal dumping cleanups, storm drain maintenance to prevent flooding, and four major food distributions in partnership with Feeding South Florida.
Looking ahead, Commissioner Milian Orbis pledged to expand mobile services, launch evening outreach, strengthen programs for youth and seniors, and introduce smarter case-tracking tools so residents can follow their requests from start to finish.
She also reaffirmed her stance on the upcoming budget process: “I will continue to fight for our residents to ensure we protect core services, cut waste, and keep more money in your pocket. Let me be clear — I will not support a budget that raises taxes, increases gas prices, or forces you to pay to park at Tropical Park or A.D. Barnes Park.”
“The lesson from these first months is clear,” Milian Orbis said. “Government works best when it shows up — not just in social media or press releases, but in the streets, the parks, and sometimes right there on your front door. That is where the work matters most, and that is where you will find me.”
