By Apopka City Commissioner Diane Velazquez
In Summary:
Apopka City Commissioner Diane Velazquez is encouraging residents to vote in the March 10, 2026, election and emphasizing the importance of civic participation. In her campaign message, she highlights her long-standing push for written administrative policies to ensure transparency, consistency, and public accessibility in city government decisions. Velazquez says her continued service will help strengthen trust in city administration and maintain a vibrant, safe, and fiscally responsible Apopka.
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As the election cycle culminates, I would like to thank all those who have and continue to participate in our elections, and to encourage all of our registered voters to cast their votes for the candidate they support. Again, it’s very important to vote and express your views on the direction you would like to see our city move.
Related: Velazquez urges voter participation ahead of March 10 election.
The future of Apopka depends on those who vote, so please use this precious right and vote.
I would like to address a subject that has been very important to me since I was first elected to the City Council in 2014. I have been addressing the need for written administrative policies where they don’t exist. Many decisions have been made on the city council without the existing written policies. It’s my understanding that policies are written statements that address specific issues and outline the framework for whatever decision is made. To implement the policy's action, a clear procedure should be followed. I also believe these written policies should be accessible to all residents of Apopka, including businesses and others interested in being associated with the city.
As your representative on the city council, it’s imperative that our residents understand the policy and how it will be implemented. Our community deserves clear, easy-to-understand policies that are similar to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Our residents, the people who conduct business in Apopka, and those connected to our city should also be knowledgeable about these policies. In the end, everyone will benefit. Imagine a better understanding and less confusion.
One of my main reasons for asking for your vote is to allow me to continue this quest to achieve a complete understanding of Apopka’s policies for how the administration will govern and implement the needs of the city. This will ensure a vibrant, clean, safe, and fiscally strong city with a community that trusts its administration because of its transparent commitment.
As a dedicated public servant, I’m respectfully asking for your vote on March 10, 2026, because of my continued dedication and commitment to the community of Apopka and my desire to make our city a better place to live and raise a family. I participate in many events in our city. I‘m involved with many of the school programs and several organizations in our city. And, as many of you know, I have been accessible to all who have requested my assistance over the years. I consider your trust an honor.
Please VOTE for Commissioner Diane Velazquez on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Your vote matters.
Key Points:
- Diane Velazquez is urging all registered voters to participate in the March 10, 2026 election, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement.
- She is advocating for the development and public accessibility of written administrative policies to guide city council decisions.
- Velazquez believes clear policies and procedures will reduce confusion and increase transparency in Apopka’s government.
- She says continuing her work on policy standardization will help ensure Apopka remains vibrant, safe, clean, and fiscally strong.
- Velazquez highlights her long-standing community involvement, accessibility to residents, and commitment to public service as reasons for reelection.
Pol. ad. paid for and approved by Diane Velazquez for Apopka Commissioner Seat 2, non-partisan.
