Community: Orange County

Contract includes first-time sharing of Safe Schools funding.

Considerations for future population growth and fair representation for minority groups factor in latest failure as September deadline approaches.

Vetoed maps did not reflect county diversity, split cities like Winter Garden, Ocoee, Pine Hills

“It’s a force multiplier.”

Live demos, fire trucks and animal “ambassadors” were just some of the available offerings.

Map-maker lauded for first efforts but received little support for concept

In letter to advisory committee, lawmakers urge members to “uphold the principles of fair, equal and inclusive representation.”

Orange County joins nationwide call for affordable housing, end to homelessness

Semrad urges committee to let public feedback be the "guiding voice" for redistricting task.

HB 1365’s effects ripple to groups trying to help