Orange County Commissioner Delays Resignation to Run for Mayor
May 28, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Demings | GOINGS EVERETT | $3,000 | NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE | Dec 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | GINSBURG ALAN | $3,000 | PHILANTHROPIST | Nov 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | GINSBURG RONALD | $3,000 | INVESTOR | Nov 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | DICKSON MARY | $3,000 | NOT EMPLOYED | Nov 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | GILCHRIST JAMES | $3,000 | RESTAURANT FRANCHISE REGIONAL | Dec 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | GILCHRIST ENTERPRISES, INC. | $3,000 | RESTAURANT FRANCHISEE | Dec 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | FAWBUSH TERRELL | $3,000 | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | Dec 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | DB ORLANDO COLLISION, INC. | $3,000 | AUTO REPLAIR | Nov 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | DELEGAL VIRGINIA | $3,000 | LAWYER | Nov 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | DEMINGS VALDEZ | $3,000 | RETIRED | Dec 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | FENNELL EVERETT | $3,000 | ENGINEER | Dec 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | ADVANCED RESOURCING, LLC | $3,000 | STAFFING COMPANY | Nov 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | BOYLAND DORIAN | $3,000 | CEO | Nov 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | GILCHRIST KATHYMAE | $3,000 | RESTAURANT FRANCHISE EXECUTIVE | Dec 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | HOPPER MICHELE | $3,000 | PRESIDENT | Feb 2026 |
| Jerry Demings | BAILEY SIMON T | $3,000 | TEACHER | Dec 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | BAKER ROBERT | $3,000 | NOT EMPLOYED | Dec 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | COWANS ALVIN | $3,000 | EXECUTIVE | Dec 2025 |
| Jerry Demings | HESPOURI CAPITAL LLC | $3,000 | INVESTMENTS | Jan 2026 |
| Jerry Demings | GOULD BRUCE | $3,000 | NOT EMPLOYED | Nov 2025 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
The timing of Commissioner Uribe's resignation determines whether her seat is filled by a gubernatorial appointment or a special election, potentially shifting the political composition of the Orange County Commission.
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Orange County Residents
Residents of District 3 will have their representative chosen by gubernatorial appointment rather than a special election.
Orange County Democrats
Party members expressed concern that the appointment process could lead to a Republican being appointed to the commission.
Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Myra Uribe submitted a resignation letter effective December 7, 2024.
- Uribe is running for Orange County Mayor.
- Resigning after the deadline for a special election triggers an appointment process by the governor.
- Uribe stated she is remaining in office to participate in upcoming budget votes and tourist development tax advisory committee discussions.
- Florida's 'resign-to-run' law allows candidates to remain in office until the day before the new term begins.
- The Orange County Board of County Commissioners is expanding by two members this year.
- Tiffany Moore Russell, also a mayoral candidate, faces a different resignation timeline (September 1st) if she chooses to trigger a special election.
- The next Florida governor will be inaugurated on January 5, 2025, potentially changing who holds appointment power for vacancies occurring late in the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the timing of the resignation matter?
Why is Commissioner Uribe staying in office until December?
Why It Matters
The timing of Commissioner Uribe's resignation determines whether her seat is filled by a gubernatorial appointment or a special election, potentially shifting the political composition of the Orange County Commission.
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Resignation Timing Strategy
The document highlights how the 2021 amendment to the resign-to-run law changed the vacancy effective date to the date specified by the candidate, giving officials more control over the appointment process.
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