Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation

The Florida Legislature passed a balanced $114.5 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027, $365.3 million less than the current fiscal year’s budget.

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, Chair of the Miami-Dade County State Legislative Delegation. Your leadership and dedication to serving our community are truly appreciated. Wishing you continued success, and many accomplishments in the year ahead.

Wishing a happy birthday to Senator Jason Pizzo. Hope you have a great day!

Dade Delegation Members spoke and accepted the “Claude Pepper Award for Public Service” on behalf of The Honorable Daniel A. Perez, Speaker of the House and Member, Florida House of Representatives provided by the United Homecare Florida.

Boeing Training Campus and Distribution Facility tours with Dade Delegation and Michael J. Ferro. On April 1st, 2026, NASA’s Space Launch System rocket, powered by the Boeing-built core stage, lifted off from Kennedy Space Center. We’re thrilled that Florida continues to lead.

We were joined by staff members from several offices, including Senator Ashley Moody, Senator Rick Scott, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart, the Miami-Dade County Office of Economic Development, and Florida International University (FIU).

National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM)

Highlighting Senator Bryan Ávila, Florida Army National Guard, Captain.

“As a Captain in the Florida Army National Guard, Sen. Ávila has proudly served for nearly a decade. His record includes commendations for leadership, humanitarian service, and volunteerism. He brings the same discipline, courage, and duty to the State Capitol that he lives by in service to his country.”

Dade Delegation: Range Day with Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office

On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz invited the Miami-Dade County State Legislative Delegation to a range day at the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) Training Center. The event offered legislators and staff the opportunity to spend time at the firing range, along with a variety of additional engaging activities hosted by the Miami-Dade Special Response Team, rated number one in the country.

On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we thank officers and first responders, especially our county sheriffs, municipal officers, and first responders who protect and serve our communities day in and day out.

Senator Shevrin Jones, Representative Wallace Aristide, Representative Marie P. Woodson, Mayor Samson Borgelin, Mayor Alix Desulme, Vice Mayor Kassandra Timothe, Councilwoman Mary Estime-Irvin and City Clerk Vanessa Joseph attended the unveiling of the future home of the Consulate of Haiti in Miami, hosted by His Excellency Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, Minister of Foreign Affairs Her Excellency Mrs. Raina Forbin, and Consul General Mr. Yverick Delerme Cyril.

The Miami-Dade County State Legislative Delegation (“Dade Delegation”), in collaboration with Cuban Freedom March hosted a press conference in support of the Freedom Accord, an initiative focused on advancing a democratic transition in Cuba.

The Accord outlines a comprehensive roadmap for a post-communist Cuba, structured around four phases: liberation, stabilization, reconstruction, and democratization.

Representative Ashley V. Gantt attended the investiture ceremony of Marva Johnson, the 13th President of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU).

Also in attendance were Senator Rosalind Osgood, Senator Tracie Davis, Representative Christine Hunschofsky, and Representative Franklin Gallop II.

📸Rep. Gantt and Image by Lisa