Jennifer Thompson for Orange County Commissioner District 4

June Horticulture Class

jennthompson — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:14:44 +0000

Orange County Government continues to provide unique opportunities for residents interested in learning about the latest news and practices affecting our area. The Orange County Extension and Education Center offer numerous classes that benefit the citizens of Orange County and surrounding areas. The following class will be held in June: FREE Class (Class will be presented [...]

Public Works May Status Report

jennthompson — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:40:03 +0000

The Orange County Public Works Department released the May Monthly Status Report for ongoing construction projects throughout the County. This report includes all road, drainage, stormwater, traffic engineering, and transportation planning projects. Below you will find the status updates for all projects in District 4. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact [...]

Conway Community Clean-Up

jennthompson — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:45:12 +0000

Join me on Saturday, May 5th for the District 4 Conway Community Clean-Up! Conway Community Clean-Up Saturday, May 5th 2012 8:00am-11:00am Volunteers meet at Fellowship Church 5140 S. Conway Road, Orlando FL, 32812 Orange County, Fellowship Church Orlando and Conway Cares will sponsor this community clean-up. All volunteers will be provided with a light breakfast, t-shirt, gloves, trash bags, grabbers, and [...]

District 4 Smoke Testing near Gatlin Ave and Conway Rd

jennthompson — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:24:49 +0000

For the next few weeks, Orange County Utilities inspection crews will conduct a physical survey of the wastewater collection system in East Orange County. Information gained from this survey will be used to repair and improve the wastewater collection system. One important task of the survey will be “smoke” testing of sewer lines to locate breaks [...]

East Orange Community Meeting Update

jennthompson — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:23:01 +0000

Please join me for an East Orange Community Meeting Update and learn what Orange County Government is doing to serve your community. Tuesday, May 1stth, 2012 6:30pm-8:00pm Avalon Park Church 13460 Tanja King Boulevard Orlando, FL 32828 Representatives from Orange County Fire Rescue, Public Works, Utilities, Parks and Recreation, Community and Environmental Services, Neighborhood Revitalization and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office will give [...]

Neighborhood Pride Grants Still Available in Orange County

jennthompson — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:37:37 +0000

The Orange County Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Division continues to offer available funds through the Neighborhood Pride Grants Program. Each year the division provides grants for eligible neighborhoods to improve their communities. The Neighborhood Pride Grants Program provides direct funding to support and assist neighborhoods and organizations in improving the physical and social quality of [...]

Utilities Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Event

jennthompson — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:56:52 +0000

The Orange County Utilities Department is holding a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Community Collection Event on Saturday, April 21, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eligible residents are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste and electronic waste from their homes to the Community Collection Event for proper disposal that is free of charge. [...]

Upcoming May Horticulture Classes

jennthompson — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:18:42 +0000

Orange County Government continues to provide unique opportunities for residents interested in learning about the latest news and practices affecting our area. The Orange County Extension and Education Center offer numerous classes that benefit the citizens of Orange County and surrounding areas. The following classes will be held in May: Registration $5 per residence (Class will [...]

University Boulevard Plaza Express Lanes to Close Overnight

jennthompson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:29:26 +0000

The southbound State Road 417 (Central Florida GreeneWay) Express Lanes at the University Boulevard Plaza on are scheduled to close between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, to accommodate sign work. During this time, E-PASS customers will be directed through the plaza’s cash lanes where E-PASS is also accepted. Minor delays are [...]

Orange County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

jennthompson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:00:27 +0000

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2011 has been released. This document includes financial statements for all operations, narrative information and analysis, updated debt disclosures, multi-year statistical trend information, and reports and opinions from the County’s independent auditor. This report serves to fulfill the County’s legal requirement [...]