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Councilwoman Jenifer N. Bailey Announces the Firefighter of the Year Award is Open for Nominations

Councilwoman Jenifer N. Bailey is pleased to announce the Firefighter of the Year Award is open for nominations. This prestigious award aims to recognize and honor the outstanding dedication, bravery, and exceptional service of Miami Dade County Fire Resc...

Councilwoman Jenifer Bailey Recognizes May- Mental Health Awareness Month

 As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Councilwoman Bailey spoke about a few points of importance, “Art is known and proven to reduce depression and anxiety. Art therapy is important as a creative outlet for many people including those who hav...

Councilwoman Bailey Thanks Chief Centeno and Fire Station 16 for Community Safety Donation

Florida has one of the highest rates of unintentional drownings among children in the United States, a statistic that Councilwoman Jenifer N. Bailey is working to change with the help of Firefighter Chief Ricardo Centeno and Fire Station 16.  At ...

Councilwoman Bailey Recognizes Homestead Elks Lodge 81st Anniversary

At the September 2022 Special Council Presentation Ceremony, Councilwoman Jenifer Bailey presented a proclamation to the Homestead Elks Lodge #1078 to celebrate their 81^st Anniversary. The Elks Lodge is an international organization that has chapters all ...

Councilwoman Bailey’s Artist in the Spotlight Features Talented Artists from Art in the Park

Arts and cultural activity is an essential dimension of communities and community building processes. It depends heavily on having an effective system of support and Councilwoman Jenifer Bailey wants to ensure that artists in the community are supported 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 Bailey’s Artist in the Spotlight Looking for Local Artists

Homestead’s Councilwoman Jenifer Bailey is looking for local artists to participate in the Artist in the Spotlight program.  Participating artists will be able to display their artwork in the Seminole Theatre lobby for a period of two m...

Councilwoman Bailey Awards Scholarship to Local Art Organizations

At the July Special Council Presentation Ceremony, Councilwoman Jenifer Bailey awarded four local organizations a scholarship to help them advance and thrive in the community. The recipients were Prodigy Dance Studio, Build Your Own Legacy, Homestead High...

Councilwoman Bailey Recognizes local Homestead Students for their Triumph at Disney’s Magic Bake Off

At the Special Council Presentation Ceremony, Councilwoman Jenifer Bailey recognized Homestead students Aaron and Michael Berry for winning Disney’s Magic Bake off with certificates of recognition. This televised competition consists of three te...

Councilwoman Bailey’s Artist in the Spotlight Features Students from Advanced Achievers Academy

Teaching arts at a young age has been proven to help not only in building academic skills and boosting academic performance, but also helps engage and empower young people. This was the inspiration behind Councilwoman Bailey’s selection of the student art...

Councilwoman Bailey Presents Proclamation to Declare April 2022 as Fair Housing Month

At the April Special Council Presentation Ceremony, Councilwoman Jenifer Bailey presented a proclamation to celebrate the 54^th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act and declare April 2022 as Fair Housing Month. This act established a national...

Councilwoman Bailey Recognizes Homestead Senior High Band for Excellence at Statewide Competition

At the  Special Council Presentation Ceremony, Councilwoman Jenifer Bailey recognized the Homestead Senior High School Band for displaying extraordinary excellence at statewide competition. They attended the Florida Bandmasters Association Solo &...

Councilwoman Bailey’s Honors the Life and Legacy of Local Homestead Educator

At the March Special Council Presentation, Councilwoman Jenifer Bailey honored the life and legacy of Homestead resident Mr. Everett E. Sewer. Mr. Sewer was an educator at the West Homestead K-8 Center for over 30 years. He led the 5,000 Role Models mento...

Councilwoman Bailey’s Artist in the Spotlight Kicks Off for 2022

Life in South Florida offers unique subject matter for artistic pursuits, like the endless sunshine, beautiful beaches, and charismatic wildlife. This was the inspiration for Councilwoman Jenifer N. Bailey’s selection of Homestead Center for the Arts as h...