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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer endorses Gwen Graham for Governor

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer endorsed Gwen Graham for governor, just three days before the August 28th primary election.

Gwen Graham

“Here in Orlando, together we have transformed our community by creating an inclusive place, where people from all walks of life have united behind the shared goal of creating opportunities for everyone.” Mayor Dyer said. “Gwen Graham has spent her life bringing people together to solve problems. She has spent a tremendous amount of time here in Orlando over the last year, and she understands how the State of Florida can be a true partner to help Orlando grow into the future."

Dyer, the dean of Florida's big-city mayors, was elected in 2003 and is the longest serving Mayor in Orlando history. During his time as Mayor, he has helped build one of the most vibrant economies in the southeast, transformed the downtown area and attracted state of the art healthcare facilities to Medical City. Today, Orlando is considered one of the most welcoming places in America, a place drawing both new residents and visitors from all corners of the globe.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer

"We want to make sure our Orlando community has a loud voice in selecting our next governor," said Dyer. "And I hope people will join me in casting an early ballot for Gwen."

"Orlando is a real example of what Florida can be, a place with a growing economy, shared prosperity, and a community open to a diversity of ideas," said Graham. "Mayor Dyer has accomplished these goals by bringing together people from different perspectives, forcing compromise to solve problems, while at the same time never backing down from his progressive values. I am honored by his support, and eager to work with him to move Florida forward."

Dyer is the latest high-profile Central Florida leader to endorse Graham, following Senator Vic Torres, Senator Linda Stewart, Representative Amy Mercado, Representative John Cortes, Former Representative Karen Castor Dentel.

Buddy Dyer, Gwen Graham

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