2024 General Election Runoff

A runoff election for the Town Mayoral seat will take place on November 26. For more information, please visit miamilakes-fl.gov/election.

Veterans Committee

The Veterans Committee is dedicated to proudly honoring our past, present, and future veterans. The Veterans Committee also provides the Town Council with recommendations and potential solutions regarding veterans’ issues within the Town of Miami Lakes.

Board Details

MEETING SCHEDULE: The Veterans Committee meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m., subject to change. Meetings are held in Town Hall (6601 Main Street) in the Community Conference Room, Room 106. Special meetings are called as needed.

MEMBERSHIP: The Veterans Committee shall be comprised of fourteen (14) members, in which each member of the Town Council shall nominate and appoint two (2) individuals.


Vacancies: 1 Current Vacancy

Staff Liaison: Isabela Creighton, Committee Liaison

Liaison Contact: creightoni@miamilakes-fl.gov • (305)364-6100

Legislative History: Resolution 15-1302, Resolution 22-1819

Member Roster
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William PerezChair
Larry BormanVice-Chair
Chad SorentinoSecretary
Gary CardenasMember
Jaime GutierrezMember
Christopher LockeMember
Bill KnickerbockerMember
Nicole OrtizMember
Judy Farcus SerraMember
Katherine AlvarezMember
Pedro FialloMember
Edward PaezMember
Monique DominguezMember
Resources

Miami Lakes Veterans Resource Office 

Kenneth I. Peters, Veterans Service Specialist, Targeted Services Bureau

Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department, Veterans Service Program

The Miami Lakes Veterans Resource Office is open every Tuesday from 9:30 and to 5:00 pm.

Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

To make an appointment call or email Kenneth I. Peters at:

T: (786) 804-2802 | E: Kenneth.Peters@miamidade.gov

More Resources

Florida Veterans’ Benefits Guide 2023

Veterans Crisis Line | DIAL 988 the PRESS 1

Events & Initiatives

The Veterans Committee with the support of the Miami Lakes Town Council sponsors the following events and initiatives:

For a complete list of upcoming events visit the Town Calendar. To reserve a spot at an upcoming event visit Eventbrite.

Videos:

44th Annual Veterans Day Parade

43rd Annual Veterans Day Parade | Grand Marshal Spotlight

Jingle Bell Jog

Military Tribute Banners

42nd Annual Veterans Day Parade

September 11 Tribute