Orange County discusses charter changes

By Annabelle Sikes Orange County elected officials, staff and the public gathered to make recommendations at a Charter Review Commission public hearing Monday, Oct. 16, at Windermere High School.  Orange County has been governed by the charter since its creation in 1987. The county’s charter is like its constitution and grants citizens and citizen-elected officials control over local…

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Orange charter review panel examines mayor’s role, board expansion

By STEPHEN HUDAK A citizens’ panel, tasked with tweaking Orange County’s governing document, is probing a plethora of proposals, including expanding the county commission and removing the mayor from the board. “We’re just getting started,” said Angel De La Portilla, a member of two prior Charter Review groups and chair of a committee studying commission…

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What’s next after Orange County transportation sales tax hike failure?

By Ryan Lynch Orange County will have an uncertain path forward after an effort to pass a penny sales tax hike for transportation improvements failed. Why this matters: Transportation funding can provide future construction opportunities, help deal with traffic congestion in the long run and shape where investment is being made in a community. With all 257…

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Hotelier of the Month … and more In Your Neighborhood

Celebration Celebration resident Antonio Baez, managing director of Meliá Orlando Celebration, was named a hotelier of the month by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. He was nominated by the regional board of directors and Allied Ambassadors Committee for the organization’s Orlando chapter. Antonio will receive an award of recognition at the FRLA December Members of…

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