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Metrorail Renaming
Commissioner Jordan spearheaded the effort to rename the Arena State Plaza Metromover Station to the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Station in honor of the first African American judge in the Dade County Circuit Court. The Metromover Station is next to the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Federal Courthouse, which is also named in his honor.
Global Youth Service Day
Commissioner Jordan joined volunteers for Global Youth Service Day at County Village Park in northwest Miami-Dade County. Men and women, boys and girls helped with various projects including painting around the recreation center, landscaping, replenishing sand in the playground area, and general park clean-up.
Mom & Pop Program
Commissioner Jordan encouraged entrepreneurs in District 1 to apply for the Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Program. Small business owners looking to improve their companies applied for grants worth upwards of $5,000.
Youth Commission
Students ranging in age from 15 to 18 years are the new faces at Miami-Dade County Hall as local leaders officially welcomed the group to the County's first Youth Commission. The commission, conceived by Commissioner Jordan, was developed to provide young residents an opportunity to learn and participate in County government by articulating the issues and needs of youth in the community.
Welcome to District 1
I am excited to be working with you as your District 1 representative and I continue to work tirelessly on your behalf. There is a lot going on in Miami-Dade County and I want you to be well-informed about everything that affects you.Commissioner Jordan 2012 commencement speaker for FMU; receives honorary doctorate degree
Commissioner Jordan delivered the 2012 Spring Commencement Address to Florida Memorial University's (FMU) largest graduating class. Commissioner Jordan, who also received her undergraduate degree from an HBCU, stressed the importance of students furthering their education and going from "Good to Great."
District 1 residents express gratitude and concerns during Tele-Town Hall Meeting
Commissioner Jordan got an earful of praises and concerns from residents living in the northernmost part of Miami-Dade County during an hour-long Tele-Town Hall meeting on May 10, 2012. Residents congratulated Commissioner Jordan for opening the lines of communication so they could conveniently convey issues they have with County-run agencies and facilities.
County Commission approves First Source Hiring Referral Program
On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, Miami-Dade Commissioners passed an ordinance creating the First Source Hiring Referral Program, designed to give qualified Miami-Dade residents a first crack at available County contract jobs. The ordinance, sponsored by Commissioner Jordan, establishes a databank of job seekers and their skill sets that businesses awarded County contracts can tap into in order to fill positions necessary to fulfill that contract.
Looking for summer work?
Commissioner Jordan is gearing up for her annual Summer Youth Internship Initiative. If you're a student looking for a paid internship working in one of several prominent District 1 businesses, download the application and see if you qualify. Applications are due by Monday, May 21, 2012.
Summer Youth Internship Initiative in review!
Take a look at Commissioner Jordan's annual Summer Youth Internship Initiative (SYII) and how it helps prepare students for the workforce! For more information about this program, please contact Commissioner Jordan's office at 305-474-3011.
Save money on your prescriptions with new discount card
In a joint effort between Miami-Dade and the National Association of Counties (NACo), Miami-Dade County has launched a new prescription discount card program to help residents save money on their medications. The free Miami-Dade County Prescription Discount Card can save you an average of 24% on prescriptions at participating pharmacies. There's no enrollment, no fee, and it's available at numerous County facilities near you. For more information, visit the program website or call 1-877-321-2652.Beautification program now extends past Opa-locka to all of District 1
Miami-Dade County Commissioners have approved a resolution by Commissioner Jordan to extend the boundaries of her neighborhood beautification program to the borders of her entire district. Previously known as the Opa-locka Triangle Area Beautification Demonstration Program, it assists homeowners with up to $5,900 of exterior painting and landscaping should they meet specific income requirements.
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