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Mayor Jerry Demings addresses transit, housing and homelessness; says he has entered Florida governor’s race
Summary
In a chat at the Orange County Community Conference, Mayor Jerry Demings outlined priorities including traffic congestion, housing trust fund work, $56M for homelessness services, and said he has "formally entered the race" for governor of Florida while pledging to serve through his mayoral term.
Mayor Jerry Demings spoke to neighborhood leaders about county priorities, budget trade-offs, and civic engagement during the Orange County Community Conference.
Demings confirmed he has "formally entered the race" for governor of Florida but told attendees he will continue to fulfill his mayoral responsibilities through the end of his current term in December 2026. He framed his county agenda around infrastructure, housing affordability, human services and public safety.
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