{"id":8968,"date":"2017-08-25T14:45:45","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T18:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?p=8968"},"modified":"2022-01-12T12:12:09","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T17:12:09","slug":"orange-county-experience-gives-residents-insight-government-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2017\/08\/orange-county-experience-gives-residents-insight-government-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County Experience Gives Residents Insight into Government Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs kicked off the sixth annual Orange County Experience program with local residents on Aug. 25, 2017 at the County\u2019s Fire Rescue Headquarters. The interactive series is designed to provide citizens a behind-the-scenes look at Orange County Government and how a local municipality works.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom public works and garbage collection, to road repairs, pedestrian safety and transportation, Orange County Government is here to make a positive impact on our citizen\u2019s quality of life,\u201d Mayor Jacobs said during her welcome remarks. \u201cDuring this exciting 12-week program, you will meet our very talented staff, and you will learn more about Orange County\u2019s mission, our neighbors helping neighbors philosophy and how we strive to improve the lives of all Orange County residents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 12-week program offers local residents the opportunity to learn more about the vital services that Orange County Government provides ranging from technology and infrastructure, to public safety, mosquito control, neighborhoods and health and family services. With 40 participants registered, the current class has the largest number of attendees since its inception in 2012.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 50%; float: right; position: relative; z-index: 100; padding-left: 15px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fjennnnvargas%2Fvideos%2F10155656235568695%2F&amp;show_text=1&amp;width=400\" width=\"500\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Those present on the first day of the program described the series as valuable and educational.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had read about the Orange County Experience last year, saw all the cool tours the class went on, and wanted to learn more,\u201d said multimedia producer Jen Vargas, who also serves on Orange County Government\u2019s Social Media and Technology Workgroup. \u201cOrange County is such a large place and, while I like to consider myself an informed resident, even I wasn&#8217;t aware of all the County&#8217;s services. I&#8217;ve learned so much already.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During the Orange County Experience program, residents have the opportunity to meet Mayor Jacobs, Orange County staff and take tours of various Orange County facilities. Participants learn about the Orange County Convention Center, Fire Rescue, Parks and Recreation and other departments. Many program graduates continue to serve on County citizen advisory boards or serve as volunteers throughout Orange County.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Jacobs began this initiative after she created the Office of Public Engagement and Citizen Advocacy (OPECA) when she was first elected Mayor as a way to engage citizens and employees with the County. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orangecountyfl.net\/OpenGovernment\/OfficeofPublicEngagementandCitizenAdvocacy.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OPECA works to make government more accessible<\/a> to its residents and provides the opportunity for citizens to become more involved.<\/p>\n<p>The citizens of Orange County elected Mayor Jacobs to serve as Mayor in November 2010 and she was re-elected without opposition in 2014 for another four-year term. Before her election as Mayor, she served two terms as Orange County\u2019s District 1 Commissioner from 2000 to 2008.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1990, Orange County has operated as a \u201cstrong mayor\u201d form of charter government \u2014 a reflection of the County\u2019s urban character and driving economy. Under this structure, Mayor Teresa Jacobs serves as the CEO and Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. Members of the BCC are independently-elected from 6 districts, and serve in a legislative capacity.<\/p>\n\t\t<h1 class=\"featured-line-title light-green\">OC Experience 2017 <span class=\"light\">35 Photos<\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ocfl-gallery-wrap\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4340\/35968147104_cede9cb045_o.jpg\" aria-label=\"Image: . 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