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Councilwoman Ávila, Councilwoman Fairclough- Staggers, and Vice Mayor Guzman Recognize Businesses

An uplifting evening took place during the July Council presentation as Councilwoman Erica Ávila, Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough-Staggers, and Vice Mayor Julio Guzman came together to honor local businesses in the Homestead community. These b...

Councilwoman Erica Ávila Honors Local Hero Allen Caldwell

Councilwoman Erica Ávila took the opportunity to recognize and make everyone aware of an incredibly special resident in the community of Waterstone, which she represents; District 5. It was her privilege to honor a hero for his extraordinary ac...

Councilwoman Ávila Recognizes Local Law Enforcement for Participation in Local School Safety Efforts

At the September Special Council Presentation Ceremony, Councilwoman Erica Ávila recognized local law enforcement for their extraordinary response to the recent threats made to local Homestead schools. The groups acted quickly and in unison to ensure the ...

City of Homestead Approves Donation to Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts, Encourages Residents to Donate

At the Wednesday, October 5^th, 2022  Special Call meeting Mayor and Council approved for the City of Homestead to donate $10,000 towards Hurricane Ian relief efforts.

If residents would like to donate to those affected by Hurricane Ian, the City o...

Councilwoman Ávila Recognizes Local Homestead Girl Scout

“Girl Scouts is where I became acquainted with the idea that a woman can do anything” 

• Lisa Ling, Journalist, and former Girl Scout 

At the May Special Council Presentation Ceremony, Councilwoman Erica G. Ávila recognized a local Homestead...

Councilwoman Ávila Recognizes Local Youth Sport Teams for Achievements

As the famous saying goes, “success doesn’t come to you, you have to work for it.” And Councilwoman Erica Ávila recognized the hard work that several Homestead youth sports teams dedicated in order to succeed. The teams recognized, at the February Special...

Councilwoman Avila Recognizes Local Homestead Student for Invention

At the March Special Council Presentation Ceremony, Councilwoman Erica G. Ávila recognized a local Homestead student who won first place for her invention of a solar panel service station. This innovative idea was created by student, Anaias Burrowes, for ...