At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on September 5, Commissioner Jordan recognized seven innovative employees who received awards as part of the Employee Ideas/Suggestion Program. The honorees who saved the county more than $16,000 were Mayte Salgado, of the RER Department, Lisset Guasch of the RER Department, Sandra Michaud of the Solid Waste Department, Manuel Infante of the Water and Sewer Department, Marilu Castillo and Kenia Lopez of the Water and Sewer Department, and Alexander Lora of the Water and Sewer Department.

Amazon surprised teachers and students at Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School in Opa-locka with $25,000 worth of new school supplies on September 14. Commissioner Jordan worked closely with the Carrie Meek Foundation and its joint venture partner Foundry to help bring a new, state-of-the-art Amazon distribution center to District 1, which is now open.

Performers dressed in traditional folkloric costumes paid homage to Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela at Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan’s 12th annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sept. 15 at Country Village Park.

Commissioner Jordan attended the grand opening of Chef Creole restaurant at Miami International Airport on September 19. She sponsored legislation that spearheaded the airport negotiations.

The Miami-Dade branch of the NAACP recognized Commissioner Jordan September 29 at the Freedom Fund Soiree.

Commissioner Jordan attended the Bombardier groundbreaking ceremony on October 3 at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport. This new $90 million service center will serve as an important conduit in the development of a larger aerospace hub at the airport and create an “aviation center” for the region.

On October 11, Commissioner Jordan took a guided tour of the Northeast and Central Bus Facilities, which was led by the Transport Workers Union leadership of Local 291, as well as department managers. The tour provided insight on current bus projects, facility needs, and shared ideas to enhance service for County residents.

Commissioner Jordan cast her ballot alongside her colleagues and students from Miami Dade College to kick off early voting in Miami-Dade County at a new voting site on campus on October 22.

Commissioner Jordan recognized the first African-American female president of the Dade County Medical Association (DCMA), Dr. Barbara Montford, at the October 23 Board of County Commissioners meeting.

Commissioner Jordan presented a proclamation to Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport for being named the state of Florida’s General Aviation Airport of the Year at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on October 23.

Sunshine Jazz Organization honored Commissioner Jordan at its 32nd Season Celebration on October 28.

Florida Memorial University Interim President Jaffus Hardrick presented Commissioner Jordan with a Legacy Award at the annual President’s Scholarship Gala on November 2.

On November 3, Commissioner Jordan attended the His House Children’s Home Annual Imagine Charity Gala, where the organization unveiled the new location of its “Forever Home.”

Commissioner Jordan presented a congratulatory certificate to partners at Pinnacle Housing Group: David Deutch, Mitchell M. Friedman, Louis Wolfson III, and Michael D. Wohl. Pinnacle Housing Group is a Miami-Dade County-based, full-service real estate development company committed to solving the critical need for affordable housing and workforce housing in the Southeastern United States’ urban centers, suburban areas and rural communities.

 

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan hosted her 14th annual turkey giveaway at Landmark in Northwest Miami-Dade County on November 19. Commissioner Jordan, sponsors, and volunteers handed out more than 700 turkeys to those in need, including churches, schools, and social organizations that serve the community.