MAYOR DEMINGS' DIGEST
Happy
New Year!
The New
Year brings renewed hope and enthusiasm, as we look to overcome the
impacts of the global pandemic on our families and community.
However, we must remain focused on stopping the spread of
the
COVID-19 virus. Continuing
to adhere to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control guidelines and
investments in
widespread vaccinations against
the virus will ensure our success. If
you are like me, I relish the day that we will not have to wear
facial coverings or have to be concerned about social
distancing.
So let us stay the course. There is no doubt in my mind we are up
to the challenge and will continue to make our community the very
best place to live, work and raise a family. Regardless of the
challenges we may face this year,
we will be Safer, Stronger, Together!
I remain optimistic that our economy will flourish and tourism
numbers will improve significantly in 2021. We will be working
with public and private sector partners to diversify our economy
with higher wage jobs and a greater return on our financial
investments. Remember, the path forward is much brighter than the
dark days of our past!
My wish is that 2021 brings abundant joy, good health and happiness
to all of us!
Sincerely,
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ORANGE COUNTY BEGINS VACCINE
EFFORTS
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Vaccine efforts in Orange County are underway. The Florida
Department of Health in Orange County,under the direction of the
state of Florida, is rolling out a phased approach to provide
available vaccines to qualifying individuals.
Learn more about Orange County recently receiving 19,500 doses of
the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine:
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TAKE OUR PUBLIC SAFETY
SURVEY
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Orange County Government is asking residents for ideas and
solutions on how to prevent violent crime. The online survey is
simple to complete, consists of 14 questions, and is available in
English, Spanish and Creole.
- Take
the survey by visiting
ocfl.net/CrimeSurvey.
- Organizations,
faith-based leaders and neighborhoods can request paper surveys for
distribution in the community by emailing
Citizen...@ocfl.net.
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Orange
County Government’s Health Services Department has extended its
free
COVID-19 testing at Barnett Park through
January 30, 2021. The testing site will continue to operate 7 days
per week.
Please get in line early, as the line at the entrance to the site
has consistently been closing earlier due to max capacity and long
wait times.
For
more information, visit
ocfl.net/Testing and
click on #1 on the testing map.
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EVICTION DIVERSION
DEADLINE EXTENDED
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The
COVID-19 Eviction Diversion Program deadline has been extended
through January 29, 2021. The County will keep the online
application portal open until funds are depleted.
More than 2,800 Orange County residents and families have been able
to take advantage of this program to avoid eviction.
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ORANGE COUNTY
GOVERNMENT AT WORK
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Vision 2050 is a
new comprehensive plan for smart, thriving and healthy growth in
our region. Help guide your community’s growth! If you live in the
core area, east, rural east or southwest Orange County, join us for
an upcoming Vision 2050 virtual town hall in January.
Upcoming
Town Hall Meetings
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Core Market Area: Mon.,
Jan. 11, 2021 at 6 p.m.
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Register
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East Market Area: Wed.,
Jan. 13, 2021 at 6 p.m.
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Register
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Rural East Market Area:
Thur., Jan. 14, 2021 at 6 p.m.
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Register
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Southwest Market Area: Wed.,
Jan. 20, 2021 at 6 p.m.
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Register
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Learn
about upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events at
ocfl.net/MLK as well
as events during Celebrate Literacy Week (the week of January
25).
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Innovation. Collaboration. Inclusion.
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