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uena Vista East dates back to the early 20's where immigrants developed the Biltmore and Shadowlawn subdivisions out of pineapple fields. Today many residents have restored their homes mindful of the past with a bright outlook toward the future.

Buena Vista East Historic Neighborhood Association

BVEHNA report cards are critical tools for promoting accountability for Miami-Dade County, City of Miami, our County Commissioner – district 3 office, our city commissioner – district 5 office, the little Haiti NET office and the city of Miami Police by publicizing data about departments performance and services effectiveness for residents, and other stakeholders. Report cards help policy makers and the general public see where their districts are succeeding and where there is still work to do.  read more »

On January 25, 2008, I was invited to meet with several public officials to discuss a new ordinance to help solve the problem of derelict and abandoned properties in the city. Identifying and labeling derelict and abandoned properties in the district is essential in maintaining a premium quality of life. The group agreed that identification is necessary but differed on short term resolutions.  read more »

The Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (MCNP) as discussed in the December 2007 issue of the Buena Vista East Newsletter, is a document that contains goals, objectives and policies which will guide growth and development within the city of Miami. On January 31, 2008, I was provided a draft of the MNCP at a community forum. As stated previously, the current draft of the MNCP was created with minimal public input.  read more »

My fellow citizens, we all agreed our local leaders can leave a legacy of good works and make an impact on our life. The first soon to be open seat we will analyze in the Little Haiti/Buena Vista Ballot 2008—Part 2 is the Miami-Dade County Mayor position and the duties that come with the job.
The County Mayor is elected to a four year term by the citizens of Miami-Dade County to head the executive branch of Miami-Dade County Government.  read more »

BVEHNA Board Meeting Agenda – April 7, 2008
Start at 6:00 P.M Location 24 NE 2nd 47th Street
Item
Opening Remarks
Status of current efforts
Open Forum
End at 7:30 P.M

On my way to cast my ballot for the 2008 Florida Presidential primary, my 6 years old daughter asked me why do people vote, who could vote, and how do they know whom to vote for. These questions have prompted me to write a series of article I’d like to share with my fellow citizens.
Part 1 is about our elected officials’ which office will be on our November 2008 ballot. If you have any questions you’d like to ask me, please don’t hesitate to e-mail me at bvehna@gmail.com.

OFFICE ON BALLOT: TERM ENDS:
FEDERAL  read more »

City of Miami District 5 is the city’s poorest district; for, it has been for more than two decades its most under funded and mismanaged district. The Little Haiti / Buena Vista area is a perfect example to illustrate my point. The area is typical of many lower income areas in that City services are inadequate, in part, because of the lack of a well organized community. Murder rates are higher than in any other region in the city, and assault rates are significantly above Miami-Dade County average.  read more »

Don't forget, also on April 12 is the BVEHNA bi-monthly general meeting

and Member Appreciation Day

Come get to know your neighbors and hear the exciting news about neighborhood developments.

Bring a potluck item to share

Saturday, April 12, 2008

4:30pm-6:30pm

4620 Rose Ct.

(Empty lot flanked by ficus bushes on the corner of 47th & 1st Ave.)

On December 17, 2007, a community meeting was hosted by the Haitian American Grassroots Coalition of which District 3 county commissioner Audrey Edmonson was invited to provide an update to the current affordable housing crisis and the General Obligation Bond Program for a new Haitian community center. The commissioner announced that Sant La, a neighborhood resources center was the facilitator for the Haitian Community Center as directed by the Office of Capital Improvements General Obligation Bond Program.  read more »

Earlier this month, an injustice and misuse of power took place in the halls and offices of our city and county commissioners. Within a few hours of each commission meeting, the city of Miami and Miami Dade County appropriated millions of dollars to a private sector and guaranteed millions more in debt obligations without a city wide referendum or initiative. Funds were reallocated from one of the most impoverished district within the United States to projects that in the past would not have been financed by CRA dollars.  read more »