From the Desk of Commissioner Maribel Gomez Cordero

Holidays are approaching and November is here! We have dedicated this time of the year to reflect and be thankful for all of the good that has occurred. This year, I give thanks to our community, which has bravely come together to help each other out in the face of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. While we have seen many storms in Central Florida over the years, it always reminds us of the true character and compassion of our community.

To those in need of assistance following the hurricane, I encourage you to visit the Disaster Recovery Center in Barnett Park at 4801 W Colonial Dr. This center is open daily from 9am to 6pm. Staff members from local and state agencies as well as from FEMA are available to assist you there.

Election Day is rapidly approaching. The election will take place on Tuesday, November 8th. You can go to https://ocfelections.com/ early-voting to find the early voting site closest to you. Voting is one of our most basic civil rights, and I encourage everyone to exercise it by voting on or before November 8th.

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.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!

Blessings, Commissioner Maribel Gomez Cordero