FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Heather Allebaugh (407) 246-3423

Mayor Dyer Calls Special Election
for District 6 City Commissioner

December 29, 2007 – Orlando, FL-- On December 21, 2006, Governor Bush entered an executive order under state law that permanently removed District 6 City Commissioner Ernest Page from office. Page was suspended earlier this year for charges that were brought against him.
Under these circumstances, the Orlando City Charter requires Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to call a special election to permanently fill the District 6 Orlando City Commission seat. Today, Mayor Dyer issued a proclamation that officially schedules a special Election for February 13, 2007.

The person elected to fill the City of Orlando District 6 seat will serve the remainder of Page’s term beginning on Monday, February 19, 2007 (unless a run-off is necessary in which case the term will begin on Monday, March 19, 2007) and ending on May 31, 2008.

QUALIFYING:

District 6 residents who are interested in running for the District 6 Orlando City Commission can call the City Clerk’s office at 407-246-2251. The attached fact sheet has more specific qualifying information.

VOTING:

January 4, 2007 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Qualifying by Petition (143 Petitions)
January 5, 2007 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Qualifying by Fee ($1,396.44)
February 5, 2007 Early voting begins
February 13, 2007 Election Day

In case of a Run-Off Election:

March 5, 2007 Early voting begins
March 13, 2007 Run-Off Election Day
 

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