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Tag: Municipal Elections

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson announces he’ll seek fourth term

City charter says starting in 2022, each commissioner can serve two four-year terms.

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2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Oliver refused to commit to full term if elected during Ocoee Political Forum

Taxes, infrastructure, public safety, preserving green spaces, affordable housing also top of mind concerns for residents.

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2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

At Orlando church, Ocoee commissioner falsely claims city charter amendments on March ballot are “part of Project 2025”

Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson says Heritage Foundation not involved in drafting amendments.

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2025 CANDIDATES FORUM

Traffic, leadership, boathouses dominate Windermere candidates forum

Light on substance, the forum avoided key issues like the town’s 7.20 percent millage increase, ballooning legal bills.

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GOVERNMENT

Oakland’s Outrage

Sal Ramos rejoins town commission sparking residents’ anger, allegations of commissioners’ collusion and a recall drive.

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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

DJ Culberson throws support behind incumbent Ron Mueller for reelection

Mueller's one-time opponent calls out the Jones campaign for “hate-provoking politics,” alleges "coordination" with supporters on Winter Garden city commission.

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ENDORSEMENT

Yes, we still support Ron Mueller for city commissioner

While not excusing Mueller’s statement, VoxPopuli and its advisory board continue to endorse the man and what he stands for — a more open, inclusive community where all in Winter Garden feel welcome, respected, seen and heard.

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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Oakland votes for change

Shane Taylor is first "elected" mayor in decades. George Oliver III regains Ocoee D4 seat. Winter Garden D2 race goes to April run-off.

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2024 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Oakland's signgate

Ramos accuses opponent’s “petty” supporters of trashing his political signs.

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2024 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Family, safety top concerns for voters at Ocoee District 4 candidates forum

Robertson landed jabs for Oliver's “abandoning” voters while the former commissioner pledged he was unequivocally committed to Ocoee. 

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