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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 Fairclough-Staggers Honors Exceptional Community Member with Posthumous Award

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...

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

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...

Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough-Staggers Presents Teacher of the Year Awards

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...

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

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...

Recognition of Mr. Cardell Hayes and South Dade Connections

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...

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

At the City of Homestead’s January 25^th 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...

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

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...

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 Fairclough-Staggers Honors Outstanding Local Graduate for Dedication to Excellence

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

Councilwoman Fairclough-Staggers Recognizes Local Alumnae Organizations

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 ...