In Case You Missed It: Golden Gem advances, tax-rate vote stalls, and Orange County candidates make their cases
This week’s top stories include a $12.7 million reclaimed water project, an Apopka budget deadlock, a call for balanced growth and interviews with Rick Singh and Tiffany Moore Russell
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In Summary:
The Apopka City Commission approved a $12.7 million contract to advance the Golden Gem reclaimed water pump station, while a divided commission delayed action on a proposed 0.75-mill property tax-rate increase. An opinion column examined how Apopka can accommodate growth without surrendering the history and character that define the community. In county election coverage, Clerk of Courts candidate Rick Singh called for executive leadership in the office, while mayoral candidate Tiffany Moore Russell emphasized experience, affordability, and regional collaboration.
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Rick Singh is asking Orange County voters to return him to public office, this time as clerk of courts. The former property appraiser says his experience in government, business, and the military would help him build a more accessible and service-oriented agency.
Photo from the Rick Singh Facebook page.
The Apopka City Commission's July 15 agenda features a mix of land-use proposals, infrastructure investments, and governance issues as the city continues its summer legislative agenda.
In his OP/ED, Apopka City Commissioner Sam Ruth explores Apopka's evolving identity as one of Central Florida's fastest-growing cities and the challenges that accompany rapid development. Ruth contends that residential growth should be matched by investments in infrastructure, commercial development and long-term planning while preserving the city's agricultural heritage and hometown character. …
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