{"id":19449,"date":"2023-01-03T12:18:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T17:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?p=19449"},"modified":"2023-01-03T12:18:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T17:18:42","slug":"a-look-ahead-mayor-demings-priorities-for-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2023\/01\/a-look-ahead-mayor-demings-priorities-for-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look Ahead: Mayor Demings\u2019 Priorities for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/BoardofCommissioners\/Mayor.aspx#.Y6ymQy-B1BU\">Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings<\/a> gave his Oath of Office speech on December 6, 2022, he outlined some key focus areas for Orange County in 2023. He stressed to fellow Orange County leaders they have been given an opportunity to guide the community in both exciting and challenging times ahead.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith COVID-19, a volatile economy, a tense political climate and two recent major storms all within the last year, our community has been chronically stressed, so leadership does matter, especially during tough times,\u201d he said. \u201cAs a public servant, I can honestly say I\u2019m prepared to lead in not only the best of times, but also during the worst of times.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The mayor predicted that during the next four years, growth management will consume much of the County\u2019s intellectual capital. Among the complexities the County will be wrestling with include land-use decisions, environmental impacts, housing affordability, social services, livable wages, public safety, health equity, and transportation infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMaking certain all our residents have access to broad-based prosperity should be our key aspirational goal,\u201d he said. \u201cThe question is \u2026 can we maintain focus over time?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added that while there will be many 2023 initiatives, his top four priorities include addressing the affordable housing crisis, developing long-term solutions to our regional transportation issues, driving economic development and enhancing public safety.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe can\u2019t adequately address these issues if we don\u2019t further diversify our economy and create higher-wage jobs,\u201d he asserted. \u201cWe must balance growth by ensuring we protect our environment and use innovative strategies in urban planning.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affordable Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In terms of affordable housing, the mayor said the goal is to create more opportunities for the development of affordable housing through regulatory changes and incentives. Mayor Demings also wants to encourage diversity of housing types, mixed-income development and sustainable building and infrastructure techniques; and preserve the existing housing stock through financial mechanisms and community partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, the County created its first Housing Trust Fund, which includes investment of approximately $160 million during a 10-period and building 30,000 new affordable and attainable housing units. In 2023, it will create its first Tenant Advisory Office, and implement a Tenants Bill of Rights program. The County will also continue to focus on rental assistance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regional Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finding a dedicated funding source for regional transportation systems must be a priority. The mayor promised that although the penny sales tax initiative did not pass on the ballot during the November 2022 elections, the County will continue efforts to create public\/private partnerships across Central Florida to address the myriad of challenges we will face as a growing community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ll be forward-leaning in finding solutions to a scalable mass transit system that improves connectivity, reliability, affordability and access,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ll look to slice the $21 billion transportation needs to improve vehicular traffic flow and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety pathways.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Economic Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Economic development is central to sustaining smart growth, and Orange County must have a ready work force that can fill the jobs necessary to sustain the tremendous economic growth experienced in recent years. To accomplish this, the County will continue to work with the Orlando Economic Partnership in the recruitment of new diverse industry types such as technology firms, manufacturing companies, life-science businesses, financial service firms.<\/p>\n<p>As part of its commitment to improve wages for\u00a0 County employees, the County worked with labor unions and <a href=\"http:\/\/orangecountyfl.net\/BoardofCommissioners.aspx#.Y6yoNC-B1BU\">Board of County Commissioners<\/a> to increase wages to a minimum of $15 per hour. It also brought back longevity pay for all employees, increased the number of paid holidays and increased educational reimbursements.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll continue this commitment in 2023,\u201d said Mayor Demings. \u201cWe\u2019re now exploring ways to ensure workers employed by contractors who do business with the County also receive livable wages.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public Safety is a fundamental purpose of government, and the mayor spoke of this priority.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur crime rate remains relatively low, and I intend to keep it that way,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ll continue to increase the number of first responders and provide them with adequate pay, equipment and training needed to provide quality fire and EMS services.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, the County will break ground on a new fire training facility that will be one of the best in the region. It also recently opened Fire Station 68 and plans to open several more stations in 2023. which will increase the total number of County-operated fire stations to 45.<\/p>\n<p>The County also will continue to explore public\/private partnerships to address the $49 million annual gap in available mental and behavioral health funding identified within the <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2022\/02\/orange-county-releases-mental-health-study-results-call-to-action-in-collaboration-with-heart-of-florida-united-way\/\">Heart of Florida United Way Orange County Mental &amp; Behavioral Health System of Care Community Analysis<\/a> provided to the Board of County Commissioners in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll continue to explore alternatives to incarceration and treatment for the mentally ill and substance abusers without sacrificing community safety,\u201d the mayor said.<\/p>\n<p>To stay connected, contact the Mayor\u2019s Office at <a href=\"mailto:mayor@ocfl.net\">mayor@ocfl.net<\/a> or subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/BoardofCommissioners\/Mayor\/NewsletterArchive.aspx\">Mayor Demings\u2019 Newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Orange County Mayor Jerry L. 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