At a glance: In a December update, Mayor Ana “Lily” Stefano described work to modernize Town services, restore resident programs and rebuild the Police Department.
The mayor’s message
In a Dec. 10 update published by Doral Family Journal, Mayor Stefano said the administration had introduced technology to improve municipal efficiency and service capacity. She also described the restoration of resident programs and a specialized department designed to respond more directly to residents’ needs.
The mayor’s message highlighted two changes with a personal impact: simultaneous translation at public meetings, and reconstruction of the Medley Police Department. Translation can help more residents follow public discussions. A rebuilt police department is intended to support the officers and civilian staff serving a town with a busy industrial workday.
Community support belongs in the story
Medley’s 2025–26 school-year programs offer eligible children ages 4 to 12 before- and after-school care, transportation to several area schools, homework help, STEM and arts enrichment. These services matter to working families in a town where many people start early and finish after the school bell.
The mayor’s update is an administration report, not an independent audit. It gives residents a useful account of stated priorities and a reason to keep asking how these changes are working on the ground. Progress is most meaningful when families can feel it in the services they use every week.
Golden Hawks on the court
December brought a bright moment for local school sports. Miami Springs Senior High’s boys basketball team beat North Miami 65–60 on Dec. 2, then defeated Hialeah-Miami Lakes 72–55 on Dec. 5, according to the team schedule. Those wins are the kind of effort families and classmates can rally around. The Town’s Dec. 1 council agenda also listed police department staffing and a presentation on cancer risk. These were agenda items; the agenda alone does not confirm outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
What did Medley’s mayor report in December?
Mayor Stefano reported municipal technology upgrades, restored resident programs, translation at public meetings and reconstruction of the Police Department.
Where can I find local programs?
Check the Town’s Social Services and Parks and Recreation pages for current offerings and eligibility.
Sources: Mayor’s December 10 update; Medley Social Services; 2025–26 school-year handbook.
