Government

Karri Simpson working with the United Way!

Karri Simpson, Aide on the District 4 Team, has been recently appointed to the United Way’s Alleviating Hunger and Homelessness Cabinet.

Homelessness is a major social issue in our community that needs careful study and a proactive plan to address. It's great that Karri is willing to serve in this capacity on behalf of the citizens of Orange County. She will be a great benefit to the United Way as she has an extensive background in homelessness issues, and received her MSW in Social Policy from the University of Michigan. Her previous works includes working with homeless clients in Detroit, Michigan as well as underprivileged children in New York City.

The United Way’s Alleviating Hunger and Homelessness Cabinet is responsible for addressing issues related to reducing hunger and homelessness in Central Florida, assessing the data and needs of the homeless community and those assisting them. The current 2010 point in time count for those who are homeless in Central Florida is at 4,046, with 1,976 unsheltered. Within that number, 63 percent are in Orange County.

Join Me at the 8th Annual Ride of Silence

May 10th, 2011

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I hope you will join me and participate in the 8^th Annual Ride of Silence on May 18^th. This ride honors cyclists lost or injured due to motorists while promoting a sharing of the road. The Ride of Silence is organized by the East Side Cycling Club.

The ride will begin at 7 p.m. at the Avalon Park YMCA located at 12001 Avalon Lake Drive. At the same time nationwide, cyclists will take the road in a silent procession. The ride is free and asks cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph. Over 200 cyclists are expected to participate.

For more information please visit the official website, www.rideofsilence.org or call our office at 407-836-5916. I hope you will join me!

Opportunities in Orange County for the week of May 9th

May 10th, 2011

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Stay informed and get involved in your local government. Below are three ways to get involved this week:

Tuesday, May 10th

Please join me and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs this morning at the Grand Opening of "Permitting Services" (One-Stop Initiative). This new office gives citizens and businesses one central location to acquire permits, ending the need to visit several offices across the county. The one stop shop will feature a permitting advocate to oversee the process and a customer service team specifically trained to explain and facilitate county procedures.

Event: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Permitting Services)

When: May 10^th, 2011

Time: 8:45 a.m.

Location: First Floor – Growth Management Information Center

Wednesday, May 11th

Redistricting Meeting

Wednesday, May 11 at 6 p.m.

Board of County Commissioner Chambers

201 S. Rosalind Avenue

Orange County Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinator Louis Schoolkate will discuss 2010 census data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau for each district within Orange County. Mr. Schoolkate will also provide a tutorial on the redistricting software that the committee will use to redraw the Orange County Commission districts.

For copies of the meeting agenda or for additional information please visit the Redistricting Advisory Committee's website at www.ocfl.net/rac, email RAC@ocfl.net or contact the Orange County Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization Division at 407-836-5606.

It is important for all Orange County Citizens to have input, as the Redistricting Advisory Board creates their recommendations for re-drawing the legislative lines within Orange County. If you have any questions regarding redistricting please visit our FAQ page on our website or call your District 4 office at 407-836-5881.

Friday, May 13th

I hope you will join me at the South Orange County Economic and Jobs Summit. The summit will be from 8:00 a.m. until noon, at the Orange County Convention Center West Concourse. Please visit www.OCFL.net/economicandjobssummitt to register for free.