January 4, 2008 - City News

Mayor's Message

Dear Friend,

On December 17, Chief Val Demings became the first female Chief of Police for the City of Orlando. The transfer of authority and responsibility from Chief McCoy to Chief Demings will take place on Thursday, January 10 at 9 a.m. at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center with the time-honored Change of Command ceremony. The Change of Command is a traditional ceremony that will mark the public transition of the leadership change. It marks a historic moment in the history of the City of Orlando as Chief Val Demings is sworn in as the 36th Police Chief and first female Chief in Orlando.

In her new role, Chief Demings is focused on enhancing our crime-prevention efforts through greater citizen participation in prevention programs. Your first opportunity to get involved and meet face-to-face with Chief Demings is next week as we host the “Meet the Chief” series. Be sure to check out the “Public Safety Update” section to find the meeting closest to you.

Over the past few years, we have worked relentlessly to keep our neighborhoods safe. I am confident in Chief Demings’ ability to lead OPD, effectively combating the crime of today and ensuring the safety of our community tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Buddy Dyer
Mayor


 

This section of City News provides public safety updates on new and ongoing City initiatives and opportunities for citizens to become engaged in their neighborhoods.

Meet the Chief

Join Mayor Dyer and City Commissioners in celebrating and welcoming Val Demings as the 36th Police Chief for the Orlando Police Department at one of the following open houses.

•	Thursday, January 10, 2008, 7 - 8 p.m. Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center, 1723 Bruton Blvd.
•	Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Dr. J.B. Callahan Neighborhood Center, 101 N. Parramore Ave.
•	Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 7 - 8 p.m. College Park Neighborhood Center, 2393 Elizabeth Ave.
•	Thursday, January 17, 2008, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Wadeview Park Community Center, 2177 S. Summerlin Ave.
•	Thursday, January 17, 2008, 7 - 8 p.m. Colonialtown Neighborhood Center, 1517 Lake Highland Dr.
•	Thursday, January 24, 2008, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Dover Shores Community Center, 1400 Gaston Foster Rd.

Residents are encouraged to attend one of the open houses to meet Chief Demings and receive neighborhood safety information.
 

Cell Phones for Seniors

VOICE, the Volunteer Organization of Involved City of Orlando Employees, has partnered with CBS radio to collect old cell phones, even broken ones, during January. The cell phones will be reconditioned for 911 service and distributed by the City of Orlando’s Senior Links program to seniors in our community who are needy, homebound or isolated.

Drop-off locations in January include:

City Hall rotunda

City Hall/CNL skywalk on 2nd floor from 7:15 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. (January 14-18 only)

Central Parking Garage, 53 W. Central Blvd.

Fleet/Facilities’ Service Writer’s Office, 1010 Westmoreland Ave.

Orlando Police Department Headquarters Supply Dept., Entrance on Bryan Ave.

Families, Parks and Recreation Primrose Building, 595 N Primrose Dr.

Streets and Stormwater Building, 1010 S. Woods Ave.

Amway Arena, 600 W. Amelia St.

Wasterwater, 5100 L.B. McLeon Rd.

All City of Orlando Fire Stations

Select Metro PCS locations

 

On Tuesday, January 29, the City of Orlando will hold elections for the positions of Mayor and Commissioners for District 2 and District 6. From January 14 to January 27, early voting will be available at numerous library locations including the Downtown Orange County Library at 101 E. Central Boulevard and the Supervisor of Elections Office at 119 W. Kaley Street. Early votes may be cast from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. See a complete list of locations for early voting or find out your precinct’s polling place.  For more information, contact the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office at (407) 836-2070.

Orlando 360 Highlights Green Works Orlando

Orlando 360, an in-depth program that takes a 360 degree look at topics that impact your life here in the City of Orlando, focuses on the City’s Green Works Orlando initiative in its current episode.

The show features Mayor Dyer planting a community garden at Nap Ford Community School and working with City staff to replace traffic lights with energy efficient LEDS. Public Works Director Alan Oyler also discusses the City's sustainability efforts, which include water conservation and using waste to create energy.

You can watch Orlando 360 on Orange TV Channel 9 or on the City’s website at cityoforlando.net/tv.
 

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400 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407.246.2221
Fax: 407.246.2842
Email:
buddy.dyer@cityoforlando.net