We are now addressing our Orange County residents’ and tenants’ needs in one office. The Office of Tenant Services ensures residents know their rights under Florida law. The office can also investigate complaints and make referrals to other agencies. I appreciate the board’s support of my request to require this office to collect data and provide reports to the board on how our housing situation is progressing.
Working alongside Orange County Utilities and the residents of Wedgefield, I initiated the process to have Orange County purchase Pluris Holdings, LLC. The process has been on hold due to a water-contamination lawsuit with the residents of Wedgefield, which they have recently settled. For years, the residents have fought against the cost and quality of Pluris’ services. If Wedgefield residents allow, Orange Couty will regulate the Wedgefield Water Utilities in the near future. See our upcoming events section for details of our Community Meetings with the Wedgefield community below to receive the updated information.
Bat Chats in District 5. Excited for the upcoming workshops to create the bat houses.
Join Commissioner Emily Bonilla for a community meeting with Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles. Constituents will have the opportunity to receive voter education information in Orange County
Join Commissioner Emily Bonilla of Orange County District 5 for a community meeting to discuss the development of a Rural Boundary Protection Plan.
The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, serving Orange and Osceola counties, presents Inside the Courts: a four-night program held at the courthouse that is dedicated to teaching those interested in the operations of the judicial system. Participants will learn processes and roles of the courts, as well as roles involved within the judicial system, the challenges local courts face today and the future of the judicial system. Opportunities to ask questions will also be provided. If three out of the four sessions are attended, the court will award a certificate of completion.
Orange County has partnered once again with Solar United Neighbors and the League of Women Voters to launch two new solar co-ops – one in East Orange County and one in West Orange County (the West Orange one will officially open for registration in April). Check Event Calendar for upcoming information sessions. Additional meetings will be announced on SolarUnitedNeighbors.org.
Orange County was one of only three communities in Florida selected to participate in a 7-state study to find ways to better integrate urban trees into stormwater management programs. Orange County’s participation in the study was funded by a grant from the Florida Forest Service. Holding a final community meeting is one of the requirements of the grant. EPD took the lead for the project, but several other Divisions/Departments were involved, including Planning, Parks and Recreation, Zoning, Public Works, Facilities Management, and Cooperative Extension/IFAS. During the community meeting, Green Infrastructure Center (GIC), the consultant for the study, will summarize some of the key findings and recommendations. The meeting will provide an opportunity to provide some information to interested residents and get their input.