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Orange County is one of the 67 counties in Florida. The Supervisor of Elections for Orange County is Bill Cowles. The elections department is responsible for coordinating and administering elections and tabulating election results.


2024

November 5

See also: Florida 2024 local ballot measures

Orange County, Florida, Charter Amendment 1, Lower Signature Requirements for Charter Amendments and Initiative Ordinances Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported lowering the signature requirements for charter amendments from 10% to 5% of registered voters in each commission district, lowering the signature requirements for initiative ordinances from 7% to 3% of registered voters in each district, and removing signature withdrawal procedures.

A "no" vote opposed lowering the signature requirements for charter amendments and initiative ordinances and opposes removing signature withdrawal procedures.

Orange County, Florida, Charter Amendment 2, Continuation of Affordable Housing Trust Fund Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring the continued existence of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund "to create and preserve affordable housing", funded by fees from new developments and other sources, and providing for oversight, administration, and annual audits of the fund.

A "no" vote opposed requiring the continued existence of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund "to create and preserve affordable housing", funded by fees from new developments and other sources, and providing for oversight, administration, and annual audits of the fund.

Orange County, Florida, Charter Amendment 3, Exclude Write-In Candidates from Number of Candidates Required for August Primary Election Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported excluding write-in candidates from counting toward the number of qualified candidates (three or more) required to trigger an election in the August primary for county mayor and county commissioner elections.

A "no" vote opposed excluding write-in candidates from counting toward the number of qualified candidates (three or more) required to trigger an election in the August primary for county mayor and county commissioner elections.

Orange County, Florida, Charter Amendment 4, Fiscal Sustainability Analysis for Urban and Rural Service Area Expansions Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring the county to adopt a fiscal sustainability analysis methodology and process for the county to evaluate impacts of proposed Urban Service Area expansions and proposed development in Rural Settlements and Rural Service Areas on the county's ability to provide for and maintain infrastructure over the longest-range planning period in the County Comprehensive Plan.

A "no" vote opposed requiring the county to adopt a fiscal sustainability analysis methodology and process for the county to evaluate impacts of proposed Urban Service Area expansions and proposed development in Rural Settlements and Rural Service Areas on the county's ability to provide for and maintain infrastructure over the longest-range planning period in the County Comprehensive Plan.

Orange County, Florida, Charter Amendment 5, Establish Office of the County Attorney Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported establishing an Office of the County Attorney, with the County Attorney serving as the county's chief legal counsel, to be appointed by the County Mayor and confirmed by the County Commission, and removable by either the County Mayor or a majority of the Commission.

A "no" vote opposed establishing an Office of the County Attorney, with the County Attorney serving as the county's chief legal counsel, to be appointed by the County Mayor and confirmed by the County Commission, and removable by either the County Mayor or a majority of the Commission.

Orange County, Florida, Charter Amendment 6, County Commission District Increase Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the number of County Commission districts from six single-member districts to eight single-member districts, resulting in a nine-member County Commission, including the County Mayor, starting in the 2026 General Election, with existing term limits for current commissioners applicable upon the transition to eight districts.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the number of County Commission districts from six single-member districts to eight single-member districts, resulting in a nine-member County Commission, including the County Mayor, starting in the 2026 General Election.

Orange County, Florida, Charter Amendment 7, Creation of the Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported creating the Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission, to be appointed by the County Commission, to be responsible for holding public hearings and making recommendations to the County Commission on proposed transportation expenditures prior to inclusion in the county's annual budget, transportation and mobility innovation, and reviews of past expenditures, with provisions for funding, and staff assistance.

A "no" vote opposed creating the Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission.

Orange County, Florida, Charter Amendment 8, Define County Protected Lands Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported defining "county protected lands" as "county-owned (in whole or in part), operated, or maintained public parks and recreation areas, and environmentally sensitive lands acquired by the county for environmental, ecological, or recreational purposes" and requiring a majority-plus-one vote of the county commission to authorize the disposition of the land or a change in the use of the land.

A "no" vote opposed defining "county protected lands" as "county-owned (in whole or in part), operated, or maintained public parks and recreation areas, and environmentally sensitive lands acquired by the county for environmental, ecological, or recreational purposes" and requiring a majority-plus-one vote of the county commission to authorize the disposition of the land or a change in the use of the land.

Orange County, Florida, Charter Amendment 9, Establish Rural Boundary and Rural Area and Require Commission Vote to Increase Density, Intensity, or Remove Land Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported establishing a Rural Area (to include unincorporated lands located outside the County's Urban Service Area, municipal joint planning areas, Growth Centers, Innovation Way Overlay, Horizon West Villages, and Boggy Creek Expansion Area) where comprehensive plan amendments increasing density or intensity, and ordinances removing land from the Rural Area, must be approved by a majority-plus-one vote of the county commission.

A "no" vote opposed establishing a Rural Area (to include unincorporated lands located outside the County's Urban Service Area, municipal joint planning areas, Growth Centers, Innovation Way Overlay, Horizon West Villages, and Boggy Creek Expansion Area) where comprehensive plan amendments increasing density or intensity, and ordinances removing land from the Rural Area, must be approved by a majority-plus-one vote of the county commission.

Orange County, Florida, Charter Amendment 10, Process for Voluntary Municipal Annexation Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported establishing a process for voluntary municipal annexation, with Orange County retaining authority over rural area land development regulations, and requiring a majority-plus-one County Commission vote to approve or deny voluntary annexations.

A "no" vote opposed establishing a process for voluntary municipal annexation, with Orange County retaining authority over rural area land development regulations, and requiring a majority-plus-one County Commission vote to approve or deny voluntary annexations.

Orange County, Florida, One-Half Cent School Tax Continuation Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Orange County School Board to renew the existing one-half cent sales tax for another 10 years to expire on January 1, 2036, with revenue (shared with charter schools as required by law) funding school construction, reconstruction, improvements, land acquisition, design costs, technology upgrades.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Orange County School Board to renew the existing one-half cent sales tax for another 10 years to expire on January 1, 2036, with revenue (shared with charter schools as required by law) funding school construction, reconstruction, improvements, land acquisition, design costs, technology upgrades.


2022

November 8

See also: Florida 2022 local ballot measures

Orange County, Florida, Rent Stabilization Ordinance, Limit Rent Increases for Certain Residential Units Measure (November 2022):

A "yes" vote supported limiting rent increases for certain residential rental units for one year and create a process for landlords to request an exception to the limitation.

A "no" vote opposed limiting rent increases for certain residential rental units for one year and create a process for landlords to request an exception to the limitation.

Orange County, Florida, Transportation System Surtax, 1% Tax for Transportation Funding Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported levying a 1% surtax in Orange County for 20 years with funds dedicated to transportation purposes.

A "no" vote opposed levying a 1% surtax in Orange County for 20 years with funds dedicated to transportation purposes.


August 23

See also: Florida 2022 local ballot measures

Orange County Public Schools, Florida, Ad Valorem Tax Measure (August 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported continuing the levying of an ad valorem tax at a rate of $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value for four years, 2023-2027, to pay school teachers and fund school programs.

A "no" vote opposed continuing the levying of an ad valorem tax at a rate of $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value for four years, 2023-2027, to pay school teachers and fund school programs.


2018

August 28

See also: August 28, 2018 ballot measures in Florida

Orange County Public Schools Property Tax Question Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing for four years the one mill ad valorem tax to fund various education-related expenses.
A no vote was a vote against renewing for four years the one mill ad valorem tax to fund various education-related expenses.

2013

March 12

See also: March 12, 2013 ballot measures in Florida

Approveda Maitland City Amendment 1: Housekeeping Change Section 1.02 (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 2: Commencement of Official Duties (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 3: Mayoral Term Limits (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 4: Office Term Served Definition (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 5: Council Term Limits (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 6: Completion of Mayoral Term Definition (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 7: Housekeeping Change Section 2.03 (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 8: Vice Mayor Service (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 9: Filling Mayoral Vacancy (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 10: Councilmember Forfeiture (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 11: Code of Conduct (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 12: Housekeeping Change Section 2.07 (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 13: City Accounts Audit (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 14: Housekeeping Change Section 2.16 (March 2013)
Defeatedd Maitland City Amendment 15: City Manager Removal (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 16: Housekeeping Change Sections 4.04, 5.02 & 10.02
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 17: Housekeeping Change Section 4.04
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 18: Personnel Board (March 2013)
Defeatedd Maitland City Amendment 19: Personnel Rules (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 20: Council-Appoint Positions Term Length (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 21: Housekeeping Change Section 7.02 (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 22: Planning & Zoning Commission Mayoral Membership (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 23: Unopposed Candidates (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 24: Office Residency Requirement (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 25: Housekeeping Change Section 8.04 (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 26: City Council Take Office Date (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 27: Initiative/Referendum Petition Text Inclusion (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 28: Housekeeping Change Section 10.03 (March 2013)
Approveda Maitland City Amendment 29: Transitional Provisions Elimination (March 2013)

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Florida

ApprovedaApprovedaApprovedaDefeatedd Orange County Charter Amendments, 4 (November 2012)
Approveda Orange County Zoning Referendum Question (November 2012)

January 31

See also: January 31, 2012 ballot measures in Florida

Approveda Orange County Business Property Tax Exemption (January 2012)
Approveda Maitland City Business Property Tax Exemption (January 2012)
Approveda Ocoee City Business Property Tax Exemption (January 2012)
Approveda Windermere Town Charter Amendment (January 2012)

2011

March 8

See also: March 8, 2011 ballot measures in Florida

Defeatedd Winter Park City Charter Amendment (March 2011)

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 ballot measures in Florida

Approveda Orange County School Property Tax Increase (November 2010)

March 9

See also: March 9, 2010 ballot measures in Florida

Approveda Edgewood City Charter Amendments, 14 (March 2010)
Approveda Ocoee City Charter Amendments, 8 (March 2010)
ApprovedaDefeatedd Winter Park City Charter Amendments, 12 (March 2010)

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