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Share this email with friends, family, and neighbors to help STOP the repeal of the Rural Boundary!

By sending this email, you are telling the Orange County Mayor and Commissioners that you (as a citizen) advocate to defend the people of Orange County and protect the rural boundary established as part of our County Charter to protect our rural settlements, manage urban sprawl, and guide our growth in a smarter, more sustainable direction. That vote wasn’t just about land use — it was about our values. It was a statement that we believe in home rule, in preserving our environmental resources, in protecting community character, and in ensuring that development happens with transparency and accountability. You are also asking the Commissioners to honor the promises and commitments made to residents and protect our right to self-govern.

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Dear Mayor Demings and Commissioners,

I am writing as a concerned resident asking the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) to stand up for the will of the people and uphold the Rural Boundary that was clearly supported by voters in November 2024. That Charter Amendment did not just pass, it passed with strong, bipartisan support because residents across the county believe in protecting our rural areas, managing growth responsibly, and preserving the character and environment of our communities. Additionally, developers are now pushing to undo the Lake Pickett Study Area reduction, a key amendment passed to protect the Econ River basin and surrounding areas.

These votes were not just about land, it was also about our values and our future. It was about choosing thoughtful, sustainable planning over sprawl and ensuring that development happens with transparency and accountability. Now, that decision is being challenged by developers, but we cannot afford to back down. Leadership means standing firm, even when it is difficult. The responsibility of the BCC is to the people, not to developers or special interests with deep pockets and connections.

When you start ignoring the results of legally adopted amendments, you risk weakening public trust in the Commission, the county, and in local democracy itself. That is a dangerous path and cannot be undone.

I urge you to stand firm to the commitments you made to the people of Orange County. Please protect the Rural Boundary, uphold the land use policies we voted for, and advocate for our right to self-govern.

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To beat Florida developers, community activists learn to be persistent

Because my kids love superhero movies, I’ve seen a lot of them. One of my favorites is an animated one, “Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse,” which features Spider-people from various universes, including a teen girl, a ’40s noir detective, and “Spider-Ham” (aka Peter Porker).

One of the things all these Spideys claim to have in common: No matter how many times they’re knocked down, they always get back up. I had never thought of “dogged persistence” as a superpower.

If that’s true, though, then add the group Save Orange County to the pantheon of Marvel-ous modern superheroes. The Central Florida organization has had to repeatedly fight off developer assaults on its rural eastern Orange community adjacent to the Econlockhatchee River.

“This has been an ongoing battle,” said Kelly Semrad, who’s been in the thick of it ever since she and her husband bought their home in the rural area in 2013. They were hoping for a quiet place to raise their kids outside Orlando’s hustle-bustle. The quiet didn’t last.

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Share this email with friends, family, and neighbors to help STOP the repeal of the Rural Boundary!

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