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Joe Robinson, New Chief of Staff
 On Tuesday, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced the transition of the Chief of Staff from Cheryl Henry to Joe Robinson. Robinson, a former Orlando Police Department Captain and Deputy Chief of Staff, will ensure the Mayor’s vision and goals for the City are in-line with its residents, Commissioners and City partners. Additionally, he will be responsible for managing special projects and policy initiatives, and will be an integral part of moving Mayor Dyer’s comprehensive Public Safety Initiative.
“I look forward to leveraging Joe’s more than 25 years of service to the City and Orlando Police Department,” said Mayor Dyer. “His vast institutional knowledge will assist our City as we remain squarely focused on public safety and plan for our community’s growth.”
The Mayor also announced the appointment of Brie Turek, formerly the Press Secretary, to Deputy Chief of Staff. In her new role, she will serve as a liaison between the Mayor's Office, City Commissioners and community partners, identifying emerging issues of importance to the City and its citizens, and advising on ways to address them. She will be responsible to ensure policy matters and citywide information is effectively communicated and accessible to the public.
Carson Chandler assumes the role of Press Secretary. Chandler brings a broad range of communications experience to the City of Orlando. Most recently, he has served as Vice President of Aker Partners, a public affairs firm in Washington D.C, and a U.S. House and Senate press secretary.
Cheryl Henry is leaving the City to re-enter her career in the private sector. “We’ve been fortunate to have Cheryl devote nearly three years to serve the citizens of Orlando at this critical time for our City’s future,” said Mayor Dyer. “Cheryl’s counsel and guidance was invaluable, specifically in the advancement of the community venues, and she will be missed.”
Orlando 360
Host Annetta Wilson talks with Mayor Buddy Dyer about his State of the City Address. Watch an in-depth interview that highlights the pride, progress and partnerships that are making Orlando a world-class City. Catch Orlando 360° on Orange TV, Bright House Networks Channel 9 Sundays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. or watch it online at CityofOrlando.net/tv. Orlando 360 is another creative product by the Office of Communications.
Hurricane Preparedness Week
To help residents prepare for our upcoming hurricane season, the City of Orlando recognizes Hurricane Preparedness Week from May 20 to 26. Since the hurricane season begins June 1, citizens are encouraged to take advantage of the upcoming tax-free days. From June 1 – 12, sales tax will not be charged on many hurricane preparedness items, including flashlights, radios, batteries, gas or diesel fuel containers, non-electrical food storage coolers and storm shutters. Residents can take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on necessary items.
To be prepared, follow these simple steps.
- Prepare a kit of emergency supplies
- Make a plan for what you will do in an emergency
- Be informed about what might happen
- Get involved in preparing your community
For more information please contact the Office of Emergency Management or visit www.cityoforlando.net/emergency.
Historic Preservation Board Calendar Photo Contest
The Historic Preservation Board is seeking photographs of the architectural features of the Lake Lawsona Historic District to use in its 2008 Historic Preservation Board Calendar.
Each photograph selected by the Historic Preservation Board will earn the photographer a $100 honorarium. Photographs must be black and white and printed on 8” x 10” paper with a white border. Vertical or horizontal photographs are acceptable. Up to four photographs, labeled with your name, daytime telephone number and the address of the subject must be submitted or postmarked by July 30, 2007 at 5 p.m.
Deliver photographs to the Historic Preservation Office on the sixth floor of Orlando City Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue or mail them to the Historic Preservation Office, PO Box 4990, Orlando, Florida 32802.
Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped 9” x 12” envelope if you would like your photographs returned.
For a map of the district and rules of the contest, visit CityofOrlando.net. If you have any questions, please call Richard Forbes at 407-246-3350 or Diane Rivera at 407-246-3416.
Memorial Day Holiday
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, City offices will be closed Monday, May 29. If Monday is your scheduled pickup day, garbage and recycling services will be picked up as normal.
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Mayor's Message
On Wednesday, May 23, the Crimeline Board approved rewards for four additional tips called in to the Illegal Gun Bounty Program. These tips resulted in solving an armed robbery, two armed drug cases and a warrant arrest, which lead to a gun charge. To date, 10 tips have been rewarded as a result of the City’s Illegal Gun Bounty Program.
