There were 11 races throughout the nine-county Central Florida area Tuesday, picking everything from city council members to deciding whether a sales tax should be levied. The map below shows you where all the races were.
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Orange County
- APOPKA:
- Both Seats 3 and 4 on the City Council will go to an April 12 runoff. Doug Bankson narrowly led incumbent Sam Ruth on Tuesday evening for Seat 3, but it was too close to call. Seat 4 also was too close to call, as incumbent Bill Arrowsmith narrowly led Kyle Becker. Reporter Amanda McKenzie went in-depth on the race this week.
- BELLE ISLE:
- Three council seats were up for election in Belle Isle. Bobby Lance handily beat Laurence Ady for District 4. Katherine McGinnis narrowly edged Anthony Carugno for District 2, and Jeremy Weinsier beat Karl Shuck by a mere 15 votes in District 3.
- Three council seats were up for election in Belle Isle. Bobby Lance handily beat Laurence Ady for District 4. Katherine McGinnis narrowly edged Anthony Carugno for District 2, and Jeremy Weinsier beat Karl Shuck by a mere 15 votes in District 3.
- MAITLAND:
- Voters elected Mike Thomas to the City Council. He beat Michael Dabby. Maitland is going through a lot of changes that not everyone who lives there is happy about. Some residents have tried to push back against development plans in the city, trying to maintain Maitland's small-town feel.
- Voters elected Mike Thomas to the City Council. He beat Michael Dabby. Maitland is going through a lot of changes that not everyone who lives there is happy about. Some residents have tried to push back against development plans in the city, trying to maintain Maitland's small-town feel.
- OCOEE:
- Voters elected to keep Mayor Rusty Johnson in office. He won a special election in the city in November, and this election was for the full term. Johnson again beat Jim Sills. Reporter Christina Jensen went in-depth on this big race in Ocoee.
- In the City Commission District 3 race, Richard Firstner will go to a runoff with Marc Price.
- WINDERMERE:
- Voters elected Allen Pichon and John Armstrong to the town council.
- Voters also narrowly rejected a referendum asking voters whether the town can incur debt to build new administrative offices, a new police headquarters, new public works facility and improve or add other public facilities.
- WINTER PARK:
- Pete Weldon upset incumbent Tom McMacken for Seat 4 on the City Commission, winning by just a little more than 110 votes. Incumbent Carolyn Cooper held on to Seat 3. Development is a big issue in Winter Park right now, especially along U.S. 17-92, which is booming, but also causing major traffic issues. Reporter Jerry Hume talked to the candidates.
- Voters in Winter Park approved a referendum to allow the city to put up bonds to build a new Winter Park Library and Events Center.
- Pete Weldon upset incumbent Tom McMacken for Seat 4 on the City Commission, winning by just a little more than 110 votes. Incumbent Carolyn Cooper held on to Seat 3. Development is a big issue in Winter Park right now, especially along U.S. 17-92, which is booming, but also causing major traffic issues. Reporter Jerry Hume talked to the candidates.
Seminole County
- LONGWOOD:
- Voters approved by a wide margin an ordinance allowing the city to amend the rules governing the length of terms for elected officials. The city will increase the terms of office from three years to four years. The city also asked to establish term limits and not allow people to serve more than three terms in the City Commission.
- SANFORD:
- Voters approved by a wide margin an ordinance allowing the city to allow tax exemptions for new businesses and expanding businesses. “If companies are deciding whether to come to Altamonte or somewhere else, and decide to come here because of a tax boost, I think that’s a plus,” voter Tom Hutchison told News 13. Reporter Jeff Allen previously went in-depth on the issue.
- Voters approved by a wide margin an ordinance allowing the city to allow tax exemptions for new businesses and expanding businesses. “If companies are deciding whether to come to Altamonte or somewhere else, and decide to come here because of a tax boost, I think that’s a plus,” voter Tom Hutchison told News 13. Reporter Jeff Allen previously went in-depth on the issue.
Volusia County
- EDGEWATER:
- Voters said yes to a referendum to raise bonds and take on debt to build, expand and renovate the city's recreational facilities and parks.
- Voters said yes to a referendum to raise bonds and take on debt to build, expand and renovate the city's recreational facilities and parks.
Flagler County
- BUNNELL:
- Voters nearly tripled their normal turnout, with about 800 or so voters this year. Incumbents Bill Baxley and Elbert Tucker retained their seats on the City Commission. Jan Reeger was the challenger. "It feels very good to know that people would turnout and vote," Baxley told News 13. Said Reeger: "I'm disappointed obviously. I really thought I had a good opportunity to win this, and I guess what I have to hope for now is some of the issues that were brought up, I can only hope the commission will take those to heart."
- Voters nearly tripled their normal turnout, with about 800 or so voters this year. Incumbents Bill Baxley and Elbert Tucker retained their seats on the City Commission. Jan Reeger was the challenger. "It feels very good to know that people would turnout and vote," Baxley told News 13. Said Reeger: "I'm disappointed obviously. I really thought I had a good opportunity to win this, and I guess what I have to hope for now is some of the issues that were brought up, I can only hope the commission will take those to heart."
Marion County
- Voters approved a referendum to raise the sales tax a percentage point to fund public safety needs and road projects. The sales tax would go to 7 percent for four years. Reporter Sarah Panko went to Ocala on Friday to learn what the county needs.