Dear Village of El Portal Residents, 

Many of us have been wondering why the Street (Sidewalk) Lights are out on N.E. 2nd Ave. & North Miami Ave.    

The reason for the outage on these two streets is due to a situation that is occurring throughout Miami-Dade County.  Individuals are stealing the Copper Wires in order to sell them on the “black market.”  These wires are located within the ground, along the sidewalks.  Individuals are lifting up the wire covers, cutting, and stealing the wires, which leaves the street (sidewalk) lights non-operational.

Mayor Omarr C. Nickerson
Vice Mayor Anders Urbom
Councilperson Dr. Anna E. Lightfoot-Ward
Councilperson Darian Martin
Councilperson Luis Pirela

All the candidates were re-elected unopposed.

The El Portal shuttle has been experiencing maintenance issues over the last week. A backup Dodge Caravan vehicle is being utilized in the meantime to keep the service open. The manufactures maintenance team is scheduled to repair it this week, and we hope to have the El Portal Electric Shuttle back on the road as soon as its safe. We encourage you to continue to use the shuttle and appreciate your patience.

According to Miami Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works on June 16, 2022, this month the contractor continues working on the bridge.  The sheet piles on the north and south side were completed and crews will be working on preparing and pouring the concrete pile caps.  There are no changes to the MOT. 

If you have any additional questions, please contact:
Ms. Rosenny Augustine Jean-Louis, Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator
Office of Commissioner Keon Hardemon – District 3 Miami-Dade County
5400 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33142
Office: 305-636-2331

The Village of El Portal Police Department conducted an official swearing-in ceremony of new officers, We welcome aboard Officers Kassandra Torrens, Ernesto Clavijo, Alejandro Marin and Alejandro Villazan.

Additionally, we would like to recognize our newly promoted officers. Congratulations Major Thomas Harrison, Corporal Carlos Vives and Corporal Daniel Sanon. On behalf of the El Portal PD, We would like to congratulate you on all your hard work and dedication and wish you the best of luck in your new positions.

The Village of El Portal Police Department conducted an official swearing-in ceremony of new officers, We welcome aboard Officers Kassandra Torrens, Ernesto Clavijo, Alejandro Marin and Alejandro Villazan.

Additionally, we would like to recognize our newly promoted officers. Congratulations Major Thomas Harrison, Corporal Carlos Vives and Corporal Daniel Sanon. On behalf of the El Portal PD, We would like to congratulate you on all your hard work and dedication and wish you the best of luck in your new positions.

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Keon Hardemon and The Internal Services Department, Strategic Procurement Division

Local Business Engagement Workshop 2022: Grow Your Business With The County

Speakers: Namita Uppal, Deputy Director & Chief Procurement Officer
Strategic Procurement and Small Business Development Staff

Barrington Brothers Break Ground on Fourth Multifamily Development in Miami’s Historic Neighborhood

The Kavista, a 282-unit, eight-story residential development located in the Village of El Portal neighborhood 

MIAMI (May 11, 2022) – Barrington Brothers, managed by Arthur and Ken Barrington, announced today it has commenced construction of The Kavista, a residential development in the Village of El Portal, in Miami-Dade County. This development was supported in collaboration with the Village of El Portal council and Mayor Omarr C. Nickerson.

Maribel Fruitstone & State Representative Dotie Joseph 

Appointed to Serve on Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committee

Christia E. Alou, Esq. appointed to the Municipal Administration Committee

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HELP US PROTECT OUR STORMWATER AND DRINKING WATER FROM POLLUTION

Disposing of Household Waste is Easy!

Stop Using so much Fertilizers and Pesticides!

Help Us Keep our Storm Drains Clean and Working Properly!

Important Messages for the Village of El Portal Community

Pet Waste is Pollution! • Low Impact Development • Septic Tanks in El Portal

FEMA Proposes Changes to Flood Maps to affect El Portal and Miami Dade County.

The FEMA Region IV project team anticipated issuing preliminary maps for the Miami-Dade County Coastal Physical Map Revision (PMR) in December 2019. However, around that same time, the project team learned that the Miami-Dade County Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) was submitting updated hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and floodplain mapping data for the C-8 and C-9 canal basins.

Administration, Mayor and Council 2021