On December 3, 2024, Orange County Commissioners Nicole Wilson (District 1), Mayra Uribe (District 3), and Kelly Semrad (District 5) took their Oath of Office in a public ceremony surrounded by family, friends, and supporters. The event underscored their dedication to serving the county\u2019s residents, a transparent government, and upholding democratic principles.<\/p>\n
In his welcome remarks to the audience, Mayor Demings asserted that leadership is about empowering people and creating spaces where everyone can thrive. He emphasized that government is the backbone of democracy, ensuring residents voices are heard and their needs met.<\/p>\n
The ceremony featured performances by Boone High School\u2019s Vocality Acapella and the NJROTC Trojan Battalion from Evans High School, highlighting the role of youth in the community. Rabbi David Kay, chair of the Interfaith Council of Central Florida, delivered the invocation.<\/p>\n
Orange County District 1<\/strong><\/p>\n Wilson, re-elected to her second and final term, represents municipalities that include Oakland, Winter Garden, and Windermere, as well as the neighborhoods of Tildenville, Horizon West and Williamsburg. Chief Judge Lisa T. Munyon of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court administered her oath.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve achieved so much, but there\u2019s more work ahead,\u201d said Wilson. \u201cThank you for trusting me to implement our shared goals and ideas.\u201d<\/p>\n Orange County District 3<\/strong><\/p>\n Uribe, also re-elected to a second term, serves neighborhoods like Conway, Belle Isle, Taft, and parts of the City of Orlando. Her oath was administered by Major Ken Chapman of the Salvation Army.<\/p>\n \u201cI pledge to improve government transparency, accountability, and responsiveness,\u201d said Uribe. \u201cLet\u2019s work together to make our promising future a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n Orange County District 5<\/strong><\/p>\n Newly elected to her first term, Semrad represents areas including the municipalities of Maitland and Winter Park, as well as the neighborhoods of Bithlo and Wedgefield. U.S. Naval Reserve Commander John K. Lina from the Save Orange County <\/em>organization administered her oath.<\/p>\n \u201cI began this journey to stand up for our community and ensure a thriving local economy,\u201d said Semrad. \u201cI am honored to serve and improve our quality of life.\u201d<\/p>\n The seven-member Board of County Commissioners, including Mayor Demings, serve four-year terms. Districts 1, 3, and 5 hold elections during presidential years, while elections for the Mayor and Districts 2, 4, and 6 are slated for 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On December 3, 2024, Orange County Commissioners Nicole Wilson (District 1), Mayra Uribe (District 3), and Kelly Semrad (District 5) took their Oath of Office in a public ceremony surrounded by family, friends, and supporters. The event underscored their dedication to serving the county\u2019s residents, a transparent government, and upholding democratic principles. In his welcome […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":21983,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[142,32],"class_list":["post-21981","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community-services","tag-board-of-county-commissioners","tag-commissioners-press-releases"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n