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Posted on: August 16, 2023

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

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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...

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Councilwoman Patricia D. Fairclough-Staggers
Posted on: July 5, 2023

Councilwoman Fairclough-Staggers Honors Exceptional Community Member with Posthumous Award

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Homestead Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough-Staggers paid tribute to the late Bonnie King Moran for her exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment to the community of Homestead by presenting a token of recognition to her family during the June Counci...

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Councilwoman Patricia D. Fairclough-Staggers
Posted on: July 4, 2023

Councilwoman Fairclough-Staggers Celebrates Recent Retiree for Distinguished Career & Dedication

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Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough-Staggers recognized the exceptional commitment and dedication of Carla Thompson-Salters to Laura C. Saunders Elementary School. In a heartfelt gesture, Councilwoman Fairclough-Staggers presented a commemorative plaque to M...

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Councilwoman Patricia D. Fairclough-Staggers
Posted on: June 16, 2023

Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough-Staggers Presents Teacher of the Year Awards

Councilwoman Fairclough with Teacher of the Year Recipients

During the May council presentations ceremony, Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough- Staggers took the opportunity to recognize all the nominated teachers of the year, as well as Rookie Teachers of the Year. As an educator herself, this presentation of plaque...

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Councilwoman Patricia D. Fairclough-Staggers
Posted on: June 14, 2023

Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough-Staggers Supports Mother's with a Special Council Presentation

Councilwoman Fairclough-Staggers with MOM Collective award recipients

At the May council presentations, Councilwoman Fairclough-Staggers further recognized all the events happening in May, especially Mother’s Day. After she reflected on her own experiences as a mother, she called the ladies of the Virtual Mom Collective (VM...

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Councilwoman Patricia D. Fairclough-Staggers
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Recognition of Mr. Cardell Hayes and South Dade Connections

South Dade Connections poses with members of Council in front of the dais

To culminate the celebration of Black History Month, Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough-Staggers recognized Mr. Cardell Hayes, President of South Dade Connections at the February 22nd presentation in the City of Homestead Council Chambers. South Dade Connec...

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Councilwoman Patricia D. Fairclough-Staggers
Posted on: February 9, 2023

Homestead High Senior High School Runners-up in Class 3M Championship

Homestead Senior High School Football Team stand with members of City Council and accept award

At the City of Homestead’s January 25th Council Presentation meeting, Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough-Staggers took the floor to recognize and honor the Homestead High School Broncos varsity football team.  As Councilwoman Fairclough-S...

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Councilwoman Patricia D. Fairclough-Staggers
Posted on: November 14, 2022

City of Homestead is Awarded Half a Million Dollar Grant for Breast Cancer Screenings

Mayor and Council with big breast cancer check

October is breast cancer awareness month and it was the perfect opportunity for Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough-Staggers to host a special breast cancer presentation. She hosted State Representative Kevin Chambliss as he presented the $500,000 grant by t...

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Councilwoman Patricia D. Fairclough-Staggers
Posted on: October 7, 2022

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

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At the Wednesday, October 5th, 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...

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Councilwoman Patricia D. Fairclough-Staggers
Posted on: July 22, 2022

Councilwoman Fairclough-Staggers Honors Outstanding Local Graduate for Dedication to Excellence

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At the June Special Council presentation, Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough-Staggers presented an award to a recent graduate from South Dade Senior High School, Miss Jonya Moore. She always dreamed of attending law school and becoming a lawyer. With that g...

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Councilwoman Patricia D. Fairclough-Staggers
Posted on: June 27, 2022

Councilwoman Fairclough-Staggers Recognizes Local Principals and Teachers of the Year

Councilwoman Fairclough presenting award

May first is National School Principal’s Day, that’s why during the May Special Council presentation, Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough-Staggers presented the South Region 2023 Rookie Teachers and Teachers of the year nominees, as well ...

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Councilwoman Patricia D. Fairclough-Staggers
Posted on: June 13, 2022

The Mayor’s Youth Council is Looking for Future Leaders to Join the Program

Mayors Youth Council Open Enrollment Graphic

Dynamic, outgoing, changemakers… those are all words that describe the Mayor’s Youth Council and they are currently open for enrollment. The Homestead Mayor’s Youth Council led by Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough-Staggers cu...

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Councilwoman Patricia D. Fairclough-Staggers
Posted on: March 30, 2022

Councilwoman Fairclough-Staggers Recognizes Local Alumnae Organizations

Fairclough With Delta Sorority

At the March Special Council presentation, Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough-Staggers presented a proclamation to two organizations that have positively impacted the Homestead community in honor of Women’s History Month. The two groups recognized were the ...

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Councilwoman Patricia D. Fairclough-Staggers