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Registration Opens for "Best Foot Forward Remix!" Back to School Laptop Giveaway

Vice Mayor Patricia Fairclough-Staggers, Homestead Mayor’s Youth Council, and the Education Advisory Committee are holding their Annual Best Foot Forward back to school event, but this time students will get a free laptop to "get in step&qu...

Vice Mayor Fairclough-Staggers Presents Mayor’s Youth Council Award from Florida League of Cities

At the February 19^th Special Presentations, Vice Mayor Patricia Fairclough-Staggers recognized the Mayor’s Youth Council, which won an award for excellence in video and communication as part of the 2019 Florida League of Cities (FLC) Municipal Y...

Vice Mayor Fairclough-Staggers Recognizes First United Methodist Christian School’s ‘Kid-trepeneurs’

Vice Mayor Patricia Fairclough-Staggers opened her special presentation on February 19^th about the 2019 Roxaboxen project at First United Methodist Christian School [FUMCS] saying, “This is one of my favorite presentations at City Council every ...

City of Homestead Swears In Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers

On the evening of November 12th, Homestead welcomed Mayor Steven D. Losner, Vice Mayor Patricia Fairclough, Councilman Sean L. Fletcher, and Councilman Larry Roth for new terms on the dais.

Mayor Steven D. Losner, was sworn in by Judge Jose E. Martinez. &a...

Homestead Mayor’s Youth Council Wins Award from Florida League of Cities

The Homestead Mayor’s Youth Council won statewide recognition for excellence in video and communication as part of the 2019 Florida League of Cities (FLC) Municipal Youth Council Video Competition.  The group’s submission, “We Are Homestead,” add...

Local Educator Mini Grant Application Now Open

The City of Homestead Education Committee has officially opened applications for its Local Educator Mini Grants.  Teachers and counselors employed within the City of Homestead City Limits are eligible to apply. Grants are limited to one per class...

Councilwoman Fairclough Recognizes Somerset Academy’s STEM Designation

At the August 21^st Special Presentations, Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough announced that Somerset Academy South Homestead and Somerset Academy Oaks were recently designated as STEM schools —institutions which focus on science, technology, engineering, an...

Councilwoman Fairclough Announces Best Foot Forward Back to School Shopping Experience

Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough is kicking off the 2019-2020 school year with her Best Foot Forward VIP Shopping Experience. Register at www.cityofhomestead.com/bestfoot. Due to the limited supply, only one student per household will be selected. This op...

Councilwoman Fairclough Holds Father's Day Essay Contest

Councilwoman Fairclough is holding a Father’s Day Essay contest for students of all ages. In 500 words, students are asked to describe why their dad is so special. Students should include their name, age, the school they attend, and contact number on the ...

Councilwoman Fairclough Honors School for Advanced Studies Homestead

At the May 29^th Special Presentations, Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough announced that the School for Advanced Studies (SAS) in Homestead was the #1 high school in Miami-Dade County. She invited Dr. Omar Monteagudo, SAS principal, to join her at the front...

Councilwoman Fairclough Honors Homestead Mayor’s Youth Council Graduates and Their ‘Heart to Serve’

At the Special Presentations on May 29, Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough took time to honor three young women and their dedicated service to the City of Homestead.

Councilwoman Fairclough said, “As Liaison to the City of Homestead’s Education Committee and...

Homestead Mayor’s Youth Council Wins Statewide Community Service Contest

The Homestead Mayor’s Youth Council was among five municipal youth councils from cities throughout Florida to win a statewide community service contest.  Their “Government Shutdown Relief Project” focused on helping those residents of Homestead w...

Councilwoman Fairclough Celebrates Women’s History Month, Recognizes Homestead Women

In commemorating Women’s History Month at the March 20^th Special Presentations, Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough said, “I’m excited to recognize some phenomenal women in the community. March is Women’s History Month and it’s only fitting that we recognize...

Councilwoman Fairclough and Education Committee to Host Champions for Education Event

Councilwoman Patricia D. Fairclough, Ed.S and the Homestead Education Committee will host the fifth annual Champions for Education Reception and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 5:30pm in the Seminole Theatre located at 18 North Krome Avenue, H...

Councilwoman Fairclough Recognizes Lt. Bryce Barker and Detective Raul Cabrera

Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough took a few minutes at the Special Presentations on February 20 to recognize Lt. Bryce Barker and Detective Raul Cabrera. Their excellent police work resulted in a “happy ending” for a Homestead family impacted by a theft d...

Councilwoman Fairclough Recognizes the First Graders at First United Methodist Christian School

During the February 20^th Special Council presentations, Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough opened her presentation, saying, “We have lots of kids in the audience. . .that makes my heart smile. We are here with our first graders from First United Methodist C...