From the Desk of Commissioner Maribel Gomez Cordero

Happy April!

I hope everyone had a great Easter! This is a great time to spend with your family and enjoy the festivities of spring. April celebrates Earth Month, a time where we raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices to preserve our planet. April 22nd is Earth Day, a global event highlighting the importance of environmental protection and inspiring action to address climate change and other pressing environmental challenges. It serves as a poignant reminder to acknowledge our responsibility as stewards of the Earth and to take meaningful steps towards a more sustainable future.

In follow up to the March 21st town hall meeting hosted by Mayor Jerry Demings and me regarding the Transportation Sales Tax Proposal, the County has produced a survey to hear from you. The county staff is eager to hear from residents on your priorities and opinions regarding the initiative and whether you would like to see it on the ballot. You can access the survey at https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/H7TJPH8 I encourage everyone to fill out the survey and share with your friends and family to make sure everyone’s voices are heard.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like to receive my newsletter, you can email me at district4@ocfl.net or call my office at 407-836-5881. You can also meet me in person at one of my two satellite office locations. On the first Wednesdays of the month, you can meet me at the East Orange Community Center (12050 E Colonial Dr) or on the Third Wednesdays of the month at the Meadow Woods Recreation Center (1751 Rhode Island Woods Cir).

My time at both locations is from 10am to 12pm. Thank you again!