Being Thankful and Paying it Forward Published on November 04, 2024 As Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on allthat I have to be grateful for: my health, a loving family, goodfriends, a safe home, and food in the fridge, among manyother blessings. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Alex Lama
Your Vote, Your Voice Published on August 01, 2024 The primary election is on August 20, and the general electionwill be on November 5. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Alex Lama
Florida Legislative Highlights for 2024 Published on May 02, 2024 The State of Florida concluded another regular legislative session on March 8, and I would like to highlight a few legislative results that affect us at a municipal and personal level. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Alex Lama
Sunny Isles Beach Safety Efforts Published on March 04, 2024 If you own and operate a motorized scooter, the city is now requiring you to register it. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Alex Lama
Utilizing Available Resources Published on November 03, 2023 In March of this year, I wrote about resources offered by Miami-Dade County for condominium owners in need of assistance with their special assessment for the 40-year recertification, as well as resources to help home buyers. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Alex Lama
Beware of Disinformation Published on September 05, 2023 When the internet went mainstream in the mid-1990s and the flow of information started to proliferate, the thought was that these new sources of information would empower people to have more data and be better equipped to know the truth. It was an exciting time and felt liberating. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Alex Lama
Florida Legislative Highlights for 2023 Published on July 10, 2023 The State of Florida concluded its 2023 legislative sessions on May 5. Below are some outcomes that affect local governments and Florida residents. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Alex Lama
Mental Health is Health Published on May 11, 2023 May is National Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States and the importance of mental health needs to be emphasized and brought to the forefront in our society, especially now that depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns have been amplified by the COVID pandemic and current societal and economic issues. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Alex Lama
Resources from Miami-Dade County Published on March 03, 2023 Hello, dear friends and neighbors – it’s been a while. I hope that you are doing well. 2022 sure tested our spirits and further trained us to be resilient. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Alex Lama
Moving Forward Published on November 02, 2022 I would like to commend and thank the Police Department, City Manager’s Office, the city staff and my fellow commissioners on the accomplishments we have been able to achieve so far in 2022. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Alex Lama