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Doral council proclaims Autism Awareness Month, selects solar-streetlight vendor and backs community programs
Summary
The council unanimously approved a resolution recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month and raising an autism-awareness flag, selected a vendor for a solar streetlight pilot after a site pilot and cost comparison, and approved several community items including a $1,000 sponsorship and use of the city logo for a donor-awareness festival.
Doral — At its April 8 meeting the Doral City Council approved a slate of community measures, including a resolution recognizing April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month, selection of a solar streetlight vendor following a pilot evaluation, and several modest community sponsorships and program approvals.
Autism awareness and flag: Councilman Rafael Pinedo presented the autism-awareness resolution, arguing the flag-raising is a symbolic but meaningful step toward inclusion for families affected by autism. "By raising the autism awareness flag at City Hall, we're doing more than making a statement. We're actually taking a stand," Pinedo said. Multiple councilmembers, including Councilwoman Reynoso who cosponsored the item, voiced support; the…
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