Happy Tuesday!
I hope you enjoyed the long weekend as much as I did! I hope you enjoyed the Labor Day weekend and L'Shanah Tovah to all celebrating Rosh Hashanah.
It's hard to believe that Labor Day is already behind us and that I'm heading back to Tallahassee in just two weeks, but I'm excited to be getting back to it!
These last few weeks have been one disaster after another and our office has been hard at work dealing with the increased cases of unemployment and resulting evictions. Good news is, the DEO released a fix to the ID.me process and I'm hopeful it'll resolve the majority of the cases my office is handling.
For a step-by-step instructions on how to access your Reemployment Assistance Account with multi-factor authentication, click here. This new log-in method will not affect a claimants ability to continue requesting or receiving reemployment benefits.
The 2022 Committee assignments have been released, and I'm honored to continue to fight for all Floridians, including those in District 59! #onward
NEW Constituent Service Portal (beta)
ICYMI, I've launched a new app to streamline Constituent Services inquiries and the various outreach emails that are in my inbox. The bugs are almost gone, and it seems to be running smoothly, but I ask that you bear with me while I work out the remaining kinks.
This simple app will help us manage request so no claim is ever lost, track issues via support tickets and provide timely updates, and ultimately help me ensure we're delivering the very best constituent services possible. We're testing it out and working through the kinks this week, but I'd love to hear your feedback:
COVID-19 UPDATE
To find where you can get your vaccine click here. If you had reservations about getting the vaccine, I hope this approval will help because together, we can stop this Delta variant. Please continue to encourage those you know to mask up, follow current CDC guidelines, and wash your hands.
DISTRICT RESOURCES
We understand so many families have been adversely affected in numerous ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic and we wanted to let you know that our office is here for you. We have compiled a list of some helpful local resources for you.
New Resources Available for Renters & Homeowners: recently, the Federal Government created a new program to help assist homeowners and renters. if you're a renter having trouble paying your rent, utilities, or other housing costs - or if you're a homeowner trying to stay afloat - help may be available. Visit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to find out what this means and what you can do.
Hillsborough County has received additional federal money to expand their Emergency Rental Assistance program. This program assists with residents with rent & utility payments of up to 3 months. Residents who need assistance can go to the County's website for more information.
IN THE NEWS
Having won by the narrowest margin anywhere in the state in 2020, we've always known we would be a prime target for the Republicans in 2022. If you want to help us fight back please get involved by making a donation or click on the contribute button at the bottom of this email, volunteer with #TheATeam, and by signing our petition to get Andrew back on the ballot.
Make sure to stay in touch with us by following our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts!
FUTURE EVENTS
You're invited to join us virtually for our monthly Town Hall on September 8 at 7:00 as we get ready to leave for the first round of Committee Weeks in Tallahassee. We'll be livestreaming on our Facebook page, so be sure to follow to see it.
If you'd like to ask a question live, register for the Zoom link here. If you'd like to submit your question ahead of time, email [email protected].
Join us for our canned food drive benefiting ECHO of Riverview! We will be collecting various non perishable food items to distribute to families in need this holiday season. To see a list of their most requested items, click here. Donations can be dropped off at our District office anytime between 9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday. Help us help those that need it the most!
We're hosting another canvass to help get petitions signed for Andrew on Saturday, September 18 from 10:00-12:00. We will be following CDC guidelines during this event. All supplies will be provided. Can't make it and still want to sign a petition or print some out for your friends & family? Click here. Don't worry if you don't live in the District, since it's a redistricting year, ANYONE in the State can sign one!
GET INVOLVED
We value your support and we can't do this without you (literally)! You can get involved by making a donation or click on the contribute button at the bottom of this email, volunteer with #TheATeam, and by signing our petition to get Andrew back on the ballot.
Make sure to stay in touch with us by following our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts!
