The West Orange Chamber of Commerce has announced its positions on two measures appearing on the November ballot, opposing Florida Constitutional Amendment 3 and supporting the Orange County Public Schools One-Mill Continuation Referendum. The chamber said it reviewed both measures and their potential impact on residents, businesses and the broader community before deciding.
The chamber opposes Amendment 3 over concerns about its long-term impact on the quality of life of Florida residents, the business community, and the funding and delivery of essential public services. It noted that public safety, infrastructure and transportation contribute to the quality of life residents enjoy and the environment businesses need to operate and grow, and said it is important to weigh the long-term implications of changes affecting resources for those services. Chamber chair Pam Thomas, owner of Pammie's Sammies in Winter Garden, said affordability matters for businesses and residents, and that changes to how services are funded could create new pressures elsewhere, including on local businesses.
The chamber supports the OCPS One-Mill Continuation Referendum, describing strong public schools as a critical part of the county's economic competitiveness and future workforce. It said continuation of the one-mill provides funding that supports students, teachers and schools and helps the district attract and retain high-quality educators and other personnel, and that education investments are also workforce investments. President and CEO Stephen Lewis said strong schools are essential to a strong economy and that the one-mill is an investment in educators, students and workforce development. The chamber encourages voters to become informed about the November ballot measures.
Press release issued by West Orange Chamber of Commerce:
https://wochamber.com/west-orange-chamber-of-commerce-announces-positions-on-key-november-ballot-measures/
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