Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore.
By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
In Summary:
Christine Moore says her administration would prioritize seniors through expanded food distribution programs in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank and local nonprofits. Her plan also calls for enhanced community policing, including a senior liaison program designed to support vulnerable residents. Additional proposals include building a therapy pool, expanding senior programming, and increasing access to affordable and shared housing options.
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The health and welfare of our senior population is of the utmost importance to me. This population deserves more attention and a wider variety of services. Here’s what I will do if elected Mayor of Apopka on April 14th.
Related: History Leads the Way.
Food Insecurity Programs
At three locations, Alonzo Williams Park, Fran Carlton Center, and a new location at the Northwest Recreation Complex, I plan to partner with the Second Harvest Food Bank to address food insecurity. This new program should not come from a hike in taxes, but rather through private partners. I will also work with other local non-profits and faith-based partners to keep pantries full.
Safe Neighborhoods
I will beef up community policing with an emphasis on seniors. Liaisons can be developed to look in on vulnerable adults. Older adults are very often fearful of communicating with law enforcement and thus remain fragile. A new senior community liaison program can pair one senior with another. Again, no new tax dollars are needed because it's a voluntary program.
Robust Senior Program Offerings
I am eager to build a therapy pool for seniors. Therapy pools typically offer an independent chairlift, exercise rails, massage jets, and wheelchair-accessible ramped entries. The opportunity to exercise daily and build stamina is essential as we age.
Additionally, I will survey senior citizens to determine which additional classes they would like to pursue. From the interactions thus far, I have heard requests for cooking classes, especially cooking for one, more opportunities to play cards and board games, experience dancing, and hear seminars on financial matters such as estate planning and wills.
Housing Needs
Too many seniors are stuck in large homes with nowhere to relocate. It is imperative that our Community Development Office monitor and plan for sufficient senior housing for those at a variety of income levels. We could also offer a senior home partner program for those wishing to share expenses. I also support faith-based organizations partnering with affordable housing non-profits right here in Apopka on appropriate church parcels. They could build a few small cottages up to a mid-size senior facility, depending on the available acreage.
I cannot wait to get started working on senior issues. All it takes is your vote on April 14th.
Apopka Deserves Moore!
Key Points:
- Moore proposes expanding food insecurity programs at Alonzo Williams Park, Fran Carlton Center, and the Northwest Recreation Complex through partnerships with Second Harvest Food Bank
- A senior-focused community policing initiative would include voluntary liaison programs to support vulnerable residents
- Plans include constructing a therapy pool with accessibility features such as chairlifts, ramps, and exercise equipment
- The campaign calls for expanded senior programming, including cooking classes, social activities, and financial planning seminars
- Moore supports increasing senior housing options, including shared housing programs and faith-based partnerships for affordable developments
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