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We are at the end of the summer and it’s time to get our kids back to school. After being away for quite some time, they are once again faced with the challenge of adjusting to a new norm. As coronavirus cases in the state continue to surge, I implore parents to ensure student have sufficient masks and hand sanitizers and that they practice social distancing.
Vaccine is another way of helping to curb the spread of the virus. The City of Miramar now provide easy access to both vaccination and COVID-19 testing. For easier access for each resident in Miramar and surrounding cities and to cut down on long wait times, we have 2 locations that will be open Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm.
Locations are: West Miramar: Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar,
FL 33027
East Miramar: Lakeshore Park, 8501 S. Sherman Circle, Miramar, FL 33023
For more information, please call my office at 954-602-3154. Wishing all students and teachers a safe, healthy, and productive school year!
City Efforts to Address Bulk Collection Delays:
The City of Miramar, through its Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, has provided for an unlimited quantity of residential curbside bulk collection services. Traditionally, this service has not experienced minimal delays due to incompletion of the daily bulk route schedule. Over the past 18 months, the volume of bulk waste placed curbside for collection has significantly increased, impacting the regularity of bulk collection services. “Stay-at-Home” orders have been lifted; however, changes in the public’s shopping habits have contributed to that increase (see photos below).
It has become increasingly evident that contractors’ generated waste such as tree debris, drywall, and fences, have played a substantial role in the increased volume of bulk materials placed curbside for collection. The increased bulk waste and frequency of contractors placing materials curbside for collection is having a direct impact on Waste Pro’s ability to complete daily bulk collection routes, resulting in collection delays. In addition to the increase in bulk garbage items, the industry is also facing a shortage of qualified workers due to the pandemic.
I know this impacts City residents and rest assured we are working to address the recurring delays and devise a plan to mitigate the situation.
Jamaica Celebrates 59 years of Independence and India 75th year of Independence:
I am proud to belong to a city that celebrates diversity and inclusion. In the month of August, The City of Miramar celebrated with these two countries. On August 6th, Jamaica’s 59th year of independence was celebrated at Miramar Regional Park and on August 18th, we also celebrated India’s 75th year of independence (August 15th) at the City Hall. I would like to take this time to reach out to each of the residents whose are from Jamaican and Indian heritage. I am so happy that you chose this city to be your home.
Bahamian Youth Track Team Visits City Hall:
I was extremely happy to have Fast Track Athletics, a track and field club from Freeport, Grand Bahamas, visit the City Hall. Students from the age of 6 to 20 years flew to South Florida for the AAU Club Championships and chose our beautiful city as one of their tour stops. It was a plea
Book Bag Giveaway:
To prepare students for the new school year, in collaboration with Ava Stewart from StateFarm book bags and school supplies were distributed from River Run Park.
Upcoming Event: Miss Miami Broward Carnival Pageant
On Saturday, September 18th, 2021, Miss Miami Broward Carnival Pageant will be held at the Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Come out and share in the excitement to see who will take the crown. Yolanda Henry, Pageant Founder, is dedicated to keeping the Caribbean culture alive. The prestige of each of the title awarded to the winners will carry a lifetime of confidence, assurance, and self-empowerment. You are invited to come support this great event. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite or by calling 786-356-0869.
REMINDER: Primary Election Scheduled for November 2, 2021
A special election to fill the seat representing Florida’s 20th Congressional District in the U.S. House will be held in 2022. Primaries are scheduled for November 2, 2021. The general election will be held January 11, 2022.
Election Day
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Registration Closes
Monday, October 4, 2021
Early Voting Begins
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Early Voting Ends
Sunday, October 31, 2021
If you are a Florida resident and eligible, you can use RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov to register to vote, or to update your existing voter registration record. If you have any questions, please contact Broward County Supervisor of Elections by calling 954-357-8683 or email elections@browardvotes.gov.
