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Orange County swears in five constitutional officers at 2025 oath ceremony
Summary
Orange County held an oath-of-office ceremony where five constitutional officers were formally sworn in. Each officer outlined priorities for their next term, including criminal justice reforms, improving court access, election administration, fiscal stewardship and property services.
An afternoon ceremony in 2025 in Orlando saw Orange County administer oaths of office to five constitutional officers, who pledged to serve the county as they begin new terms.
The ceremony, introduced by Monica May and attended by Mayor Jerry L. Demings and local judges, formalized the start of duties for Melissa Vickers as public defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit; Tiffany Moore Russell as Orange County clerk of the court; Phil Diamond as county comptroller; Karen Castor Dentel as supervisor of elections; and Amy Mercado as county property appraiser.
The oaths mark the official transition for each office and set priorities the incoming or re-elected officials said they will pursue. Mayor Jerry L. Demings told the audience the oath is “not just a ceremonial gesture. It is a solemn commitment to upholding the constitution and impartially representing the people,” and noted…
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