That’s why Jennifer Thompson, running to become Orange County’s next Commissioner is already collaborating on ideas for a true partnership between state and local governments to create a cluster of high paying, stable jobs within the region. Jennifer Thompson has a plan to create a collaborative vision for the future of East Orange County and the much-touted Innovation Way Corridor.
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Job Creation – Thompson Responds to Voters
From Voter:
I attended the candidate forum last night (July 21) and as a small business owner living in Avalon Park I was interested in your answers to several questions.
Specifically I am glad to hear you are committed to job creation as a primary goal. Can you give three examples of what you will do in your role at Commissioner to facilitate private sector job creation?
You discussed the need for finding an additional location for the UCF Research Park last night so I am interested in hearing some additional concrete actions you will take.
You also mentioned you assisted the establishment of 100 companies–can you tell me a little more about your role in that process?
Thanks for your participation last night. I’m glad to see that East Orlando has a serious candidate in the race.
From Thompson:
Thank you for your email. I’m thrilled that you attended the forum and that you are taking the time to ask real questions.
Regarding job creation, I am a believer that it is not the role of government to create jobs, but rather to create a business-friendly environment that is predictable and fair. With that said, here are three examples of what I will do to promote private sector job creation:
Pay for Deputies – Thompson Responds to Voter Questions
From Voter:
Receiving information from your campaign, and speaking with my parents who you met, one question in my mind stands out.
I work as a Deputy Sheriff and I want to know what your plan of attack is to start funding raises and proper financial campaigns for the Sheriffs Office. We are going on three years [...]
Is the Innovation Way Interchange in Jeopardy?
It saddens me to say we might be in danger of losing the planned interchange at Innovation Way and the Beachline.
When the Board of County Commissioners voted to deny Innovation Way East two weeks ago, they also voted essentially to hold off on building this interchange – a valuable transportation component to realizing the vision [...]
Understanding Business Needs Key to Future Stability/Growth
Each week I host a small business networking/mentoring group called Coffee Club. Recently, we welcomed Angela Salva as our guest speaker to share her personal journey about starting her own business with the 100 or so small business owners in attendance.
After graduating from UCF with a master’s degree in computer engineering she worked several years [...]
Thompson Responds to Voters – Roads and Tolls
From Voter
COMMENTS: Good Morning Jennifer, sorry the previous email was sent before I completed it. I hope you can give me some insight why the State thinks that the residents of East Orlando should have another TOLL Road, Innovation Way, on their way to another TOLL Road, the 528. I really think this is outrageous [...]
Thompson Responds to Question from Voters – IWE/Camino Reale
From Voter
Dear Ms. Thompson,
We received your brochure in the mail today, asking for our support in the August 24th primary.
We’re curious about your positions on Innovation Way East and the Camino Reale properties. We did see some information on your website, but couldn’t figure out what your position on these projects is. We have concerns [...]
Thompson Responds to Questions from Voters – SunRail
One of my goals as a County Commissioner is to help restore the public trust in government. For me, this means improving communication and allowing for transparency. Below is a recent email communication I had with a voter. As I am asked to respond to questions about my views and my campaign, I will do [...]
