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My Fellow Miramarians,
Hoping everyone is doing well and staying safe. These are still trying times and we must do our best to protect ourselves and our neighbors while finding a way to continue safely moving forward both personally and professionally. The same holds true for us in Miramar – we take the safety of our employees and residents very seriously but we too must move forward.
As we enter into the first quarter of the new fiscal year, it is time to update you on the State of our City. I invite you to join me for the first ever Virtual State of the City on October 29th beginning at 6 p.m. on the City’s FB Page. As you are aware, it’s been a very different year for all of us and I am excited to share behind the scenes steps the City had to take to adjust to the impact of Covid-19 including:
*Our Economic Climate – Miramar remains a leader in corporate activity
*Hear from actual Covid-19 survivors, here in our City.
*Resources provided to our residents and businesses
*Opportunities for you to participate and ask questions
This year’s annual State of the City Address will be informative, it will be interesting and interactive so mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 29th at 6 p.m.
As our children have begun attending school it has not been without challenge in this virtual learning environment. This may be a new way of learning for our children but it also presents an economic challenge in accessing hi-speed internet. As a result, I have launched the Mayor Messam No Digital Divide Challenge. This partnership with Comcast provides internet access to families for $9.95 per month for 6 months. My goal is to support 80 families who may have to choose between paying rent or buying food and providing internet for their child to learn. I am challenging Mayors from all Broward County cities to identify and support families who may be challenged in their respective cities. As a Miramar business or resident, If you would like to join me in sponsoring a family for a few months or make a donation, please contact my office at 954.602.3151 or send an email to me at wmessam@miramarfl.gov. It’s a truly worthwhile cause.
One more thing Miramarians, a reminder that November 3rd is Election Day, please exercise your right to vote.
Yours in Service,
Wayne Messam
Mayor
