• Government Affairs Blog

  • Thursday, January 14, 2021
    Winter Park City Commission Update - 1.14.21

    The Chamber tracked the progress of many important topics in 2020, economic recovery being chief among them. In 2021, we will continue to keep you informed of the Winter Park City Commission’s work, including their greatest hopes and challenges and those of Winter Park residents and businesses.

    Robin Swann

    Thursday, October 29, 2020
    Winter Park City Commission Update - 10.29.20

    The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce continues to track progress on three important topics: Economic Recovery, Single Member Districts and the Orange Avenue Overlay. Here’s the latest news from Wednesday’s City Commission meeting

    Robin Swann

    Thursday, August 27, 2020
    Winter Park City Commission Meeting Summary - 8.26.20

    The Commission will hold an Orange Avenue Overlay Work Session today and will be joined by representatives of The Bank of the Ozarks for the discussion.

    Robin Swann

    Wednesday, June 10, 2020
    News From Winter Park City Commission Meeting - 6.10.20

    Micromobility restrictions on roadways, construction noise limitations and traffic data studies in anticipation of an Orange Avenue Overlay were among the topics discussed in Monday’s City Commission meeting.

    Robin Swann

    Tuesday, May 5, 2020
    Orange County, State Share Re-opening Guidelines

    The White House and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts to cautiously re-open face-to-face commerce and gatherings.

    Robin Swann

    Wednesday, March 11, 2020
    Adoptions of the Orange Avenue Overlay

    The Chamber’s support for the Orange Avenue Overlay District reached a crescendo Monday night when City Commissioners adopted this long-studied proposal to protect the corridor from continued blight and elevate it to new heights for future redevelopment.

    Robin Swann

    Friday, January 17, 2020
    Orange Avenue Overlay District Initial Approval A First Step

    Now that the City Commission has taken its first vote to approve the amended Orange Avenue Overlay District, I’d like to give you an update on what has transpired and next steps.

    Betsy Gardner Eckbert