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Breaking News: Bankson stepping down from Apopka City Council

Two-term commissioner will vacate Seat #3 to run for Florida Legislature

The Apopka City Council.

Posted Wednesday, February 16, 2022 7:45 pm

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor

Apopka City Commissioner Doug Bankson announced his intention to leave the Apopka City Council at its Wednesday, February 16th meeting.

"After much consideration and prayer. After speaking with my family. After speaking to the congregation that I serve, I thought it fitting to announce my intention to pursue the office of state representative for District 39," Bankson said. "I will continue to serve until my time to step down arrives, but I will never stop serving this community."

Bankson is also the founder and Senior Pastor of Victory Church World Outreach Center in Apopka.

Banskon has held Seat #3 on the City Council for six years - beginning with a victory over incumbent Commissioner Sam Ruth in 2016 and was reelected in 2020. His term ends in 2024.

The newly formed District 39 of the Florida House includes all of Apopka, parts of Winter Garden, and parts of Seminole County.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more details are known.

The newly formed District 39 of the Florida House includes all of Apopka, parts of Winter Garden, and parts of Seminole County.

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MamaMia

I have been watching the Apopka Council meeting, and when I watched Commissioner Bankson step to the podium to speak, I

knew something was going on. I actually thought to myself, is he planning to resign? I see I was right, but that it is to run for state representative, the newly created district 39. Good luck to you Commissioner Bankson on your pursuit into state politics. At least, if you get elected, I know we will have one member in state politics, with a voice of reason, and honor, who will serve us well. You can still change your mind, and stay on the Apopka City Council, we don't want to lose you!

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MamaMia

Commissioner Bankson, does this mean you will pilot to Tallahassee each time for meetings?

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MamaMia

Commissioner Velazquez, I know you are a very nice person, but this issue of you not being allowed to talk at the annexation meeting....you are going to have be more assertive, rules are not! I remember times when Mayor Kilsheimer silenced you, when it was apparent that you wanted to speak.

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MamaMia

Commissioner Velazquez, I know you are a very nice person, but this issue of you not being allowed to talk at the annexation meeting....you are going to have be more assertive, rules are not! I remember times when Mayor Kilsheimer silenced you, when it was apparent that you wanted to speak.

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MamaMia

So if Commissioner Bankson leaves, who will be Vice Mayor?

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