Government and Politics
September 24, 2022
From: City of OrlandoHave you heard? Six planets, including Mercury, are in retrograde. If you’ve found yourself losing your keys, missing appointments, or experiencing more mishaps in general, let yourself off the hook and attribute it to the half dozen planets currently moonwalking in the sky.
The good news is, we’ve got some resources to help you take control of any chaos that may have found its way into your life:
Learn hands-only CPR – it takes 30 minutes to learn how to save a life
Request a home security assessment from OPD – it's free
Sign up for a class at Leu Gardens – be Zen with the roses
Prepare for a hurricane – be sure not to stress eat your hurricane snacks
The Eclipse of Loss
Today, Mayor Dyer, with City Commissioners and the Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council, hosted the city’s annual POW-MIA Recognition Day ceremony in honor of the United States military prisoners of war and those still missing in action. The ceremony reaffirms the city's commitment to bringing captured prisoners of war home to their families and vowing to never forget those missing in action.
This year, University of Central Florida Army ROTC cadets led a symbolic “setting of the table” where each item on the table represents the commitment to the relentless pursuit of missing members and to never forget the sacrifices of the U.S. Armed Forces. The ceremony’s keynote speaker was Stephen Grubb, a proud gold star son of United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Wilmer Newlin Grubb whose aircraft crashed during the Vietnam War and was captured.
See more photos from the ceremony
A Waxing Moon as We Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
In special celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz will host the City of Orlando’s Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Event on September 29, 2022, at Camping World Stadium. This community wide event will feature Latin food, music and entertainment.
In addition to the community event, we’re hosting an art exhibition featuring 27 local artists, showcasing the richness of Latin American history and heritage through visual arts. The art exhibition will run from September 16 - November 13, 2022, at the Terrace Gallery at Orlando City Hall.
Learn more at orlando.gov/hispanicheritage
City Boards Bring Elements Together
Join Mayor Dyer and representatives from our Citizen Advisory Boards on Wednesday October 5, at 5:30 p.m. at The Monroe in downtown Orlando for our Boards and Brews event to learn how you can make an impact by serving on a city board.
Public involvement to these appointed advisory bodies is an important and valued part of city government. As board members, residents contribute to the policy-making process, offering valuable input and review of city programs. City Advisory Boards bring new ideas to the table and give a voice to all the diverse segments of our community, providing the input needed to help the city make the best, most informed and inclusive decisions possible.
A New Moon Will Rise at Monday's City Council Meetings
On Monday at 10 a.m., the Orlando City Council will hear a workshop on the Downtown Action Plan. The plan builds on the city’s vision for Downtown that was created through the Project DTO process in 2015. This action plan aims to take those big, transformational ideas and cast them into implementable strategies and concepts.
The regularly scheduled City Council meeting will occur at 2 p.m., following the downtown focused workshop. Then, at 5:01 p.m. City Council will hold the second, and final, Budget Hearing to discuss the City of Orlando Budget for fiscal year 2022-2023.
The Planets Aligned for This Small Business
No, you’re not having déjà vu, we’re here to talk about another wine-iversary! Thankfully, we know you’re not whining about more wining.
Quantum Leap Winery is celebrating 10 years! Co-owned by Jill Ramsier and David Forrester, the two friends came together to make what they called their “quantum leap of faith” to embark on a career focused on their mutual love of wine. Together, they’ve successfully meshed Jill’s experience as a restaurant and industry executive and David’s expertise as an environmental industry pioneer to create a sustainable, environmentally conscience, local winery in Orlando.
Jill and David search for good quality, sustainably grown wine from around the world, to bring to Quantum Leap. The wine is then stored, finished, blended and packaged on-site in order to substantially reduce the winery’s carbon footprint. So not only do you feel good drinking the wine, you’re doing good for the environment while you’re at it.
To learn more about Quantum Leap Winery, visit quantumleapwinery.com, or pop on over to see them at 1312 Wilfred Drive.
Other Things You Should Know
Yes, downtown has history, take the walking tour to learn more
Terminal C is now open at OIA!
Sign up for Orlando Connect to make Orlando safer
Participate in this year’s Veterans Day Parade, deadline is coming soon
Now Hiring
New Job Openings
Interactive Media Coordinator - Economic Development/Downtown Development Board
Civil Engineer - Public Works
Claims Adjuster II – Business and Financial Services
Environmental Specialist – Public Works
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Events
Public Board Meetings
Visit orlando.gov/publicmeetings
for more meetings and location details
IAFF/DC/Comm. Negotiations
September 27, 9 a.m.
Risk Management Committee Meeting
September 27, 1 p.m.
Board of Zoning Adjustment Board
September 27, 2 p.m.
Harry P. Leu Gardens Board of Trustees
September 28, 7:45 a.m.
Mayor's Committee on Multicultural Affairs
September 28, 9 a.m.
Mayor's Committee on Livability & Healthy Aging
September 28, 9 a.m.
FOP Main Negotiations
September 28, 10 a.m.
IAFF/DC/Comm. Negotiations
September 28, 2 p.m.
Downtown Development Board/CRA Advisory Board
September 28, 3 p.m.
FOP Lt. Negotiations
September 29, 2 p.m.
Events
Orlando Farmers Market
September 25
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lake Eola Park
20 North Eola Drive
City Council Workshop and Meeting
September 26
10 a.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers
400 South Orange Avenue
Budget Hearing #2
September 26
5:01 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers
400 South Orange Avenue
Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration Event
September 29
5 p.m.
Camping World Stadium
1 Citrus Bowl Place
District 1 Fall Festival
October 1
11 a.m.
Amhurst Park at Vista Lakes
6204 South Chickasaw Trail
COVID Information and Resources
Vaccine information can be found at ocfl.net/vaccine
Updates on city services can be found at orlando.gov/covid19
Updates on Orange County services can be found at ocfl.net/covid19