Stories written by Christina Gordon
By Christina Gordon.... On Wednesday, October 6, 2010, amid the ceremonial speeches, the rain began to fade, permitting the sunlight to peer through the vanishing overcast, symbolic of the Renaissance that was about to occur in the “Triangle,” as Miami-Dade County District 1 Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan announced plans for a brighter day through the [...]
By Christina Gordon.... In a concerted effort to bring resolution to resident concerns about the incomplete structures left by the developer of Villa Francine Condominiums, The City of Opa-locka and the 766th Engineer Company of the United States Army united in a demolition project to remove the unsafe building structures on the Northwest corner of [...]
By Christina Gordon.... “I believe his message will have an impact because he is the voice of the hood… everyone listens to Brisco,” articulated Sahakira Johnson as she waited in line on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM to receive her Turkey from the rapper during the Non-Violence “Thanksgiving for Life” Give-Away which Brisco [...]
By Christina Gordon.... The Latin community of Opa-locka turned-out in record numbers to celebrate their background and culture, while observing rich customs and tradition, as Mayor “Lady” Myra L. Taylor and former Mayor Joseph L. Kelley, along with other current and former Commission members, participated in festivities that embraced the Latin legacy during two separate [...]
By Christina Gordon.... “Kids in my community are taking this can, pouring it into THIS can,” exclaimed Vice Mayor Dorothy “Dottie” Johnson, during the November 10, 2010 City of Opa-locka Commission meeting, as she displayed the brightly colored empty can of the controversial fruit flavored, caffeinated, alcoholic energy drink called Four Loko, which has raised [...]
By Christina Gordon.... “In 2004, the enemy came against me like a flood. I was handcuffed like a criminal and shackled like a slave. I felt like the Biblical character Joseph, while in the ‘pit’ of his life. I asked, Lord, what have I done to warrant this?” declared Opa-locka Mayor elect “Lady” Myra L. [...]
By Christina Gordon.... “Doing Business with the City of Opalocka” was among the detailed brochures and topics presented for discussion at the Annual BUSINESS ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP, hosted by City of Opa-locka Mayor Joseph L. Kelley and the Department of Community Development on Thursday, September 23, 2010 in the 2nd Floor Conference Center of the Opalocka [...]
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By Christina Gordon.... As a member of the Florida League of Cities’ Finance and Taxation Legislative Policy Committee, City of Opa-locka Mayor Joseph L. Kelley was recently appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the elite team that develops League’s legislative priorities. The League currently has five legislative policy committees. Committee members are appointed annually [...]
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By Christina Gordon.... Growing-up in the 22nd Avenue Apartments on 138th Street, Nationally known Grammy winning Hip-Hop recording artist Brisco, "The Opa-locka Goon," recently united with The City of Opa-locka Vice Mayor Myra L. Taylor, in attempts to understand each other's world and find ways to use their recognition, influence, experience and professions to improve [...]
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By Christina Gordon.... Only the aroma from Chef Chad Cherry’s corner of the room could compete with Commissioner Dorothy “Dottie” Johnson for attention, as she, using The Portrait of Empowerment (TPOE) Parent’s Handbook, prepped parents for a new school year on Friday, September 10, 2010 at the Opa-locka Municipal Complex, 780 Fisherman Street, in Opa-locka. [...]
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By Christina Gordon & Shawn Williams.... In celebration of Constitution Day, on Friday, September 17, 2010, Mayor Joseph L. Kelley attended the Life Skills Center located at 3400 NW 135th Street in Opalocka, to commemorate the 223rd anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution in 1787. In 2004, the U.S. Congress passed legislation [...]
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By Christina Gordon.... Contributions to the story, from the Office of the City Clerk The theme for the 12th Annual backto- school celebration in the great City of Opa-locka was “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” and indeed it was. Temperatures soared in the 90’s, but even the heat could not put a damper on such [...]
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By Christina Gordon.... As a result of Commissioner Rose Tydus setting goals to educate, unite and empower residents in the City of Opalocka, she recruited various businesses to sponsor FREE movie viewings for residents on the last Saturday of each month at 12:00 PM, during Lunch & Learn: Cinema Saturday at the Opa-locka Municipal Complex, [...]
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By Christina Gordon.... Opa-locka Mayor Joseph L. Kelley attended the Florida League of Cities 84th Annual Educational Conference and Business Meeting on August 19-21, 2010, an event held in Hollywood, Florida to provide opportunities for Officials to share innovations and best practices for improving City government. “The Florida League of Cities is a service- based [...]
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