More than 154,000 eligible Orlando voters chose NOT to vote in the mayor’s election this year. The pathetic voter turnout exposes how disengaged this community remains under Dyer’s administration.
Orlando Runoff Election for District 6 Commissioner
With three candidates campaigning for Orlando’s District 6 City Commissioner position, no one was able to capture more than 50% of the vote and the race is now headed to a runoff.
Welcome to Orlando President Trump, a City Stronger Because of its Diversity
by Congresswoman Val Demings Airforce One will descend on Orlando Friday afternoon, with President Donald Trump’s first visit to the City Beautiful in an official capacity. While it may be protocol to invite a member of Congress to meet you at the airport, or attend your event in their district, I received no such invitation to […]
West Orlando News Endorses Chief Val Demings for US Congress
After redistricting, Central Florida’s 10th Congressional District lost its Republican incumbent and is now set up to become a Democratic stronghold. The open seat has four Democrats seeking the nomination, but Chief Val Demings has proven herself to be the strongest candidate in the race and the only one ready to lead in Washington, on […]
West Orlando News Endorses Darren Soto for US Congress
There are big shoes to fill in Florida’s 9th Congressional District, which includes all of Osceola County as well as parts of Polk County and south central Orange County, and voters deserve the best possible replacement for Alan Grayson, who is currently running for US Senate. Democratic voters have four options in the August 30th […]
2016 Congressional Candidate Questionnaire – Geraldine Thompson
Congressional candidate Geraldine Thompson’s responses are in bold. Thompson is running in Florida’s 10th Congressional District and the Democratic primary election is on August 30th. General: What are three top national legislative priorities for the country? * Jobs with livable wages; * Sustainable/renewable energy/global warming; * Immigration. In your district specifically, what are the three […]
2016 Congressional Candidate Questionnaire – Val Demings
Congressional candidate Val Demings’ responses are in bold. Demings is running in Florida’s 10th Congressional District and the Democratic primary election is on August 30th. West Orlando News endorses Chief Val Demings for U.S. Congress. General: What are three top national legislative priorities for the country? Gun Safety, National Security, Protecting Social Security and Medicare. […]
2016 Congressional Candidate Questionnaire – Fatima Rita Fahmy
Congressional candidate Fatima Rita Fahmy’s responses are in bold. Fahmy is running in Florida’s 10th Congressional District and the Democratic primary election is on August 30th. General: What are three top national legislative priorities for the country? First, we need a just economy that benefits all people, not just the top 1%. This is achieved […]
2016 Congressional Candidate Questionnaire – Bob Poe
Congressional candidate Bob Poe did not respond to critical issues facing our nation. Poe is running in Florida’s 10th Congressional District and the Democratic primary election is on August 30th. See his opponents’ questionnaire responses here: Val Demings – Geraldine Thompson – Fatima Rita Fahmy General: What are three top national legislative priorities for the […]
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