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Commission confirms Mayor Bates as MetroPlan Orlando voting representative
Summary
The Commission unanimously confirmed Mayor Pat Bates as Altamonte Springs’ voting representative on MetroPlan Orlando after a recommendation from City Manager Frank Martz explaining a new legal viewpoint from MetroPlan’s counsel.
The Altamonte Springs City Commission confirmed Mayor Pat Bates as the city’s voting representative on MetroPlan Orlando at its Jan. 20, 2026 meeting. City Manager Frank Martz explained the item reflected a new viewpoint from MetroPlan Orlando’s general counsel about appointees and recommended the confirmation.
Commissioner Reece moved to confirm Mayor Bates as the city’s voting representative; Commissioner Turney seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The appointment places the mayor as the city’s voting member on the regional transportation and planning board represented by MetroPlan Orlando.
City staff presented the item as a requested action from MetroPlan to align local appointments with MetroPlan’s guidance; no public testimony was recorded during the agenda item.
