April 10, 2020 Dear Governor DeSantis, I am the Commissioner for Orange County District 5. First, I would like to thank you for your leadership during these unprecedented times. I am writing to you to express my opposition to CS/CS/SB 410 – Growth Management (SB 410)/and companion bill HB 203 for the reasons specified in… Read more of Letter to Governor to Veto SB410
April 7, 2020, BCC Meeting
See the e-agenda of the next Board of County Commissioner’s (BCC) Meeting. The e-agenda for each BCC meeting is usually available online on the Thursday before the meeting. ATTENTION: TEMPORARY PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 In an effort to comply with CDC Social Distancing Guidelines and keep our citizens safe, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC)… Read more of April 7, 2020, BCC Meeting
Letter from County Commissioners Including Bonilla Gets Support From Congress for Local COVID-19 Funding
Fellow County Commissioners across the nation and I are doing all we can to get help to our constituents. Many of us are members of the National Association of Counties (NACo). NACo is a large organization of all county commissioners across America. As you may know, there is strength in numbers. Therefore, NACo frequently spearheads… Read more of Letter from County Commissioners Including Bonilla Gets Support From Congress for Local COVID-19 Funding
Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources and Updates
En Español Last Updated: 11/4/2021 The office of District 5 remains committed to the safety and well-being of its residents. We will continue to monitor the developments of the COVID-19 pandemic and make sure that you are well informed and have access to the resources you need. If you require assistance at this time, please… Read more of Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources and Updates
March, 24, 2020, BCC Meeting
See the e-agenda of the next Board of County Commissioner’s (BCC) Meeting. The e-agenda for each BCC meeting is usually available online on the Thursday before the meeting. As always, we do have time before the meeting starts for Public Comment and for Public Hearings there is also an opportunity to speak. Please arrive at 1:00 PM… Read more of March, 24, 2020, BCC Meeting
Letter to Honorable Chief Judge Myers – Request for Eviction Protection
Dear Honorable Chief Judge Myers, My name is Emily Bonilla, Commissioner for District 5, Orange County Florida. I am contacting you to request further measures to protect the constituents of Orange County from eviction proceedings during this time of uncertainty. I have reviewed your Administrative Order No. AOSC20-13. I commend you for your quick response… Read more of Letter to Honorable Chief Judge Myers – Request for Eviction Protection
Letter to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jenkins – Regarding Feeding Students during COVID-19 Outbreak
Dear Ms. Jenkins, I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for your efforts to provide for the students at home that may need meals by providing breakfast and lunch to every student. I also appreciate the consideration of making it drive-thru delivery to keep social distance and prevent the possible spread of COVID-19. However,… Read more of Letter to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jenkins – Regarding Feeding Students during COVID-19 Outbreak
Memo – Immediate and Long Term Needs for District 5 due to COVID-19
To: Byron Brooks, County Administrator, Lonnie Bell, Director, Community and Family Services Department From: Commissioner Emily Bonilla, District 5 Date: March 16, 2020 Subject: Immediate Needs and Long Term Needs for District 5 due to COVID-19 This memorandum is in response to immediate and long term needs due to COVID-19 for my the residents of… Read more of Memo – Immediate and Long Term Needs for District 5 due to COVID-19
March 10, 2020, BCC Meeting
See the e-agenda of the next Board of County Commissioner’s (BCC) Meeting. The e-agenda for each BCC meeting is usually available online on the Thursday before the meeting. As always, we do have time before the meeting starts for Public Comment and for Public Hearings there is also an opportunity to speak. Please arrive at 8:30 AM… Read more of March 10, 2020, BCC Meeting
Boat Ramp Ordinance and Protecting my Constituents’ Businesses
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners initiated a Boat Ramp Ordinance to solve some conflict at the Christmas Boat Ramp. I have many families in the Airboat industry that make their living on this boat ramp. To ensure a balance of public safety and protection of a free market for small businesses, I worked diligently with… Read more of Boat Ramp Ordinance and Protecting my Constituents’ Businesses