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I believe commuters deserve a break and I will push for a “50/50 Plan” for frequent
commuters. It is very simple. Once you pay 50 tolls for the month on any Miami Dade
Expressway, you get a rebate of 50%. If you are a frequent user, you deserve a reward.
Airlines do it, restaurants do it, and hotels do it. I will work with MDX to make sure this
reward program (or the equivalent) is offered to residents.
SENSE OF COMMUNITY
I will measure my daily successes if at the end of a day; I can look at my 4 year old son, and
say: I really helped a lot of people today. For me, that is what this is about, and the reason I
am running for office. It is not for me, but for YOU.
I want to encourage community involvement, and let you see that the public cynicism that is
so prevalent in our perception of government will NOT be the standard in our District 10.
Government works for you. But to work for you... it needs YOU to speak up and share your
feelings.
I will attend hundreds of meetings on your behalf, and I will vote on many issues that
concern you. But, I do NOT want to do this alone. My goal is to create a “sense of
community” that we can do things better, and that you discover my office encourages you to
participate in local government, and help me... to help you.
Animal Advocacy
Will work to ensure the protection of all animals, against cruelty and exploitation. Will
promote education and awareness on crucial issues concerning all animals.
To read more about Mimi Planas for Miami-Dade Commissioner,
volunteer, donate & more, visit: www.mimiplanas2010.com
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My Roots in District 10 | Who is Mimi Planas?
I am deeply and happily rooted in this community. Born and raised in Miami, with over
30 years in District 10, I have been a part of many "Calle Ochos," seen a few political
scandals and witnessed amazing accomplishments.
This community is very special to me. I love my Cuban roots. I feel the pain that my
mother felt having lost her Country to tyranny. I love my cafecito, Gloria Estefan and
Celia Cruz. I often joke with my family that I am more Cuban than they are, which is
ironic because I am the first American-born in my family’s history.
I have played softball in many of our parks, Tamiami and Tropical Park to name a
couple. My favorite restaurant is La Carreta where I am known by name. I remember
when there was not much after 122nd Avenue and traffic was NOT an issue. I
remember playing in the streets of Westchester until dark and my mother never fearing
for my safety. I remember going to Black Angus when my father was still alive, before it
became La Carreta. I remember the hope in my parent’s eyes when I was a little girl
knowing they could and would make it in this Country after all. That was the day after
they bought the house I still live in today- in 1977.
The Cuban community has mostly made Westchester and Miami what it is today, a
diverse community of culture, flavor and music. I am proud to be a part of that history
and a part of a new era to come.
My Roots in District 10 | Who is Mimi Planas?
I am deeply and happily rooted in this community. Born and raised in Miami, with over
30 years in District 10, I have been a part of many "Calle Ochos," seen a few political
scandals and witnessed amazing accomplishments.
This community is very special to me. I love my Cuban roots. I feel the pain that my
mother felt having lost her Country to tyranny. I love my cafecito, Gloria Estefan and
Celia Cruz. I often joke with my family that I am more Cuban than they are, which is
ironic because I am the first American-born in my family’s history.
I have played softball in many of our parks, Tamiami and Tropical Park to name a
couple. My favorite restaurant is La Carreta where I am known by name. I remember
when there was not much after 122nd Avenue and traffic was NOT an issue. I
remember playing in the streets of Westchester until dark and my mother never fearing
for my safety. I remember going to Black Angus when my father was still alive, before it
became La Carreta. I remember the hope in my parent’s eyes when I was a little girl
knowing they could and would make it in this Country after all. That was the day after
they bought the house I still live in today- in 1977.
The Cuban community has mostly made Westchester and Miami what it is today, a
diverse community of culture, flavor and music. I am proud to be a part of that history
and a part of a new era to come.
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Personal Bio
Born in Miami, Florida
on March 24, 1967 at
Cedars of Lebanon
Hospital (which is now
part of the University
of Miami)
Born to Cuban exiled
parents, Caridad &
Roque Planas
The youngest of 7,
Mimi has 3 brothers
and 3 sisters
Lived all of her life in Miami, Fl – over 30 years in District 10
Attended Fairlawn and Coral Park Elementary schools followed by Rockway Jr. High School and
Coral Park Sr. High
Graduated with an Associates in Arts from Miami Dade Community College
Obtained her Radio Broadcasting Degree from Miami Lakes School of Education
Continues to work actively with those addicted to drugs
Born in Miami, Florida
on March 24, 1967 at
Cedars of Lebanon
Hospital (which is now
part of the University
of Miami)
Born to Cuban exiled
parents, Caridad &
Roque Planas
The youngest of 7,
Mimi has 3 brothers
and 3 sisters
Lived all of her life in Miami, Fl – over 30 years in District 10
Attended Fairlawn and Coral Park Elementary schools followed by Rockway Jr. High School and
Coral Park Sr. High
Graduated with an Associates in Arts from Miami Dade Community College
Obtained her Radio Broadcasting Degree from Miami Lakes School of Education
Continues to work actively with those addicted to drugs
Education
Attended Fairlawn and Coral Park Elementary schools followed by Rockway Jr. High School and
Coral Park Sr. High
Graduated with an Associates in Arts from Miami- Dade Community College
Obtained her Real Estate License from Gold Coast Schools
Obtained her Radio Broadcasting Degree from Miami Lakes School of Education
Attended Fairlawn and Coral Park Elementary schools followed by Rockway Jr. High School and
Coral Park Sr. High
Graduated with an Associates in Arts from Miami- Dade Community College
Obtained her Real Estate License from Gold Coast Schools
Obtained her Radio Broadcasting Degree from Miami Lakes School of Education
Key Issues
ECONOMY
Money is the engine of the county. The county takes your money and spends it. That is the
simplest way to explain it. For that money you get something in return; Police, fire, libraries,
parks, and many services that help you and our neediest citizens.
I promise to be a diligent steward of that money.
I promise to make sure that if something does not look right, I will speak up on your behalf. I
will make sure that whatever the county purchases, it does at the best price and quality, not
because someone owes someone else a favor.
We all dislike paying taxes. But, we all understand that if our money is spent correctly and
wisely, we are supposed to get something valuable in return that benefits our quality of living
and way of life.
My goal is to make sure that your money is not wasted and I will raise my voice and shout
when I see the County not making sound financial decisions.
TERM LIMITS
You, the citizen, hold the key to an elected official returning to office or not. Amazingly, in Miami
Dade County, the same commissioners keep returning to office, election after election. In fact,
in the past 16 years, not one new challenger has defeated an incumbent.
My own experience has shown me that current commissioners need very few votes to return to
office. They get so much special interest money, that they are able to overwhelm any
challengers.
I am going to change that when I am elected.
ECONOMY
Money is the engine of the county. The county takes your money and spends it. That is the
simplest way to explain it. For that money you get something in return; Police, fire, libraries,
parks, and many services that help you and our neediest citizens.
I promise to be a diligent steward of that money.
I promise to make sure that if something does not look right, I will speak up on your behalf. I
will make sure that whatever the county purchases, it does at the best price and quality, not
because someone owes someone else a favor.
We all dislike paying taxes. But, we all understand that if our money is spent correctly and
wisely, we are supposed to get something valuable in return that benefits our quality of living
and way of life.
My goal is to make sure that your money is not wasted and I will raise my voice and shout
when I see the County not making sound financial decisions.
TERM LIMITS
You, the citizen, hold the key to an elected official returning to office or not. Amazingly, in Miami
Dade County, the same commissioners keep returning to office, election after election. In fact,
in the past 16 years, not one new challenger has defeated an incumbent.
My own experience has shown me that current commissioners need very few votes to return to
office. They get so much special interest money, that they are able to overwhelm any
challengers.
I am going to change that when I am elected.
I am going to introduce a two term limit for all County Commissioners. Let’s guarantee that
new people, with new ideas, and fresh energies, have the opportunity to lead our County.
My promise to you is: Two terms then I look forward to working with whoever will come after
me. This is how it should be. You need to know that I will be working for you, and not
special interests.
OPEN DOOR POLICY
As commissioner for District 10, one of the most important policies I will have is my “Open
Door Policy”.
I want YOU to visit with me. I want to hear your concerns. I want YOU to tell me if you think I
am doing something wrong. I am going to work hard to get YOU involved so that you feel
like things can change and improve for you and your family! I want to know what bothers you.
I want you to be my eyes and ears as well. If you see signs that are missing, or streets that
are broken, public lights that are out, trash in our neighborhood; LET ME KNOW. This is our
community and we can make it better if we are all involved. And, if you don’t come to me, I
WILL COME TO YOU. That’s right. I am committed and will come to you for insight and
advice.
My door will be open, and I expect you to walk through it. I need your help to make our
neighborhood greater.
EDUCATION
It seems that month after month the headlines are always the same for our public schools.
“Cuts, cuts, and more cuts”. The end result cannot be good for our students, or for our
teachers. And just like a business that cuts or “downsizes”, the “product” can become faulty,
or of less quality. We cannot afford to let this happen to our children.
I am the mother of a 4 year old child that will enter public school in August of 2010. It
concerns me greatly that the leaders of our school system seem to be only concerned
about where to cut, rather than... where to grow.
Even though we do have elected members that make up our school board, I plan to use my
pulpit as County Commissioner to speak out LOUDLY, on behalf of our children, parents
and teachers. I am going to encourage my fellow commissioners to get more involved with
the schools in their districts. I want them to find out how these continual cuts are hurting our
children, and I want my fellow commissioners to speak with one voice to make certain that
the education choices children received in the past continue to be available in the future.
We do not control the school budgets, but we can be a force to unite and encourage
parents to a common goal of funding education properly, rather than just watch as hit after
hit takes away one thing after another from our children.
As your commissioner, I promise to meet with parents and teachers to make sure they are
being heard and to attend School Board meetings regularly to get those concerns out.
The Marlins ownership will certainly be celebrating their new stadium in a few years, but I
would rather celebrate that art, music, special needs classes, libraries, honor classes,
teachers needs, become our priority.
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50/50 PLAN
New tolls are coming for most of us in District 10 on the Don Shula and Snapper Creek
Expressways. They will not go away.
I believe commuters deserve a break and I will push for a “50/50 Plan” for frequent
commuters. It is very simple. Once you pay 50 tolls for the month on any Miami Dade
Expressway, you get a rebate of 50%. If you are a frequent user, you deserve a reward.
Airlines do it, restaurants do it, and hotels do it. I will work with MDX to make sure this
reward program (or the equivalent) is offered to residents.
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SENSE OF COMMUNITY
I will measure my daily successes if at the end of a day; I can look at my 4 year old son, and
say: I really helped a lot of people today. For me, that is what this is about, and the reason I
am running for office. It is not for me, but for YOU.
I want to encourage community involvement, and let you see that the public cynicism that is
so prevalent in our perception of government will NOT be the standard in our District 10.
Government works for you. But to work for you... it needs YOU to speak up and share your
feelings.
I will attend hundreds of meetings on your behalf, and I will vote on many issues that
concern you. But, I do NOT want to do this alone. My goal is to create a “sense of
community” that we can do things better, and that you discover my office encourages you to
participate in local government, and help me... to help you.
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Animal Advocacy
Will work to ensure the protection of all animals, against cruelty and exploitation. Will
promote education and awareness on crucial issues concerning all animals.
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source
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can become faulty, or of less quality. We cannot afford to let this happen to our children.
I am the mother of a 4 year old child that will enter public school in August of 2010. It
concerns me greatly that the leaders of our school system seem to be only concerned
about where to cut, rather than... Where to grow.
Even though we do have elected members that make up our school board, I plan to use my
pulpit as County Commissioner to speak out LOUDLY, on behalf of our children, parents
and teachers. I am going to encourage my fellow commissioners to get more involved with
the schools in their districts. I want them to find out how these continual cuts are hurting our
children, and I want my fellow commissioners to speak with one voice to make certain that
the education choices children received in the past continue to be available in the future.
We do not control the school budgets, but we can be a force to unite and encourage
parents to a common goal of funding education properly, rather than just watch as hit after
hit takes away one thing after another from our children.
As your commissioner, I promise to meet with parents and teachers to make sure they are
being heard and to attend School Board meetings regularly to get those concerns out.
The Marlins ownership will certainly be celebrating their new stadium in a few years, but I
would rather celebrate that art, music, special needs classes, libraries, honor classes,
teachers needs, become our priority.
50/50 PLAN
New tolls are coming for most of us in District 10 on the Don Shula and Snapper Creek
Expressways. They will not go away.
MIAMI-DADE COMMISSION
Mimi Planas, district 10
An open member of the LGBT
community, Planas has experienced
first-hand the issues
that confront us in our journey for
equality.
Additionally, Mimi would be
replacing an aggressively
anti-equality Commissioner who has
consistently voted against LGBT
issues.
ENDORSEMENTS
Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida
SAVE Dade Action PAC
MCABSL - Miami Coalition Against Breed
Specific Legislation
Miami Log Cabin Republicans
Miami Shores Council Woman Claudia
Cubillos
Vice Mayor, Prospero Guillermo Herrera
Pinecrest Mayor, Cindy Lerner
Mimi Planas, district 10
An open member of the LGBT
community, Planas has experienced
first-hand the issues
that confront us in our journey for
equality.
Additionally, Mimi would be
replacing an aggressively
anti-equality Commissioner who has
consistently voted against LGBT
issues.
ENDORSEMENTS
Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida
SAVE Dade Action PAC
MCABSL - Miami Coalition Against Breed
Specific Legislation
Miami Log Cabin Republicans
Miami Shores Council Woman Claudia
Cubillos
Vice Mayor, Prospero Guillermo Herrera
Pinecrest Mayor, Cindy Lerner