Candidate for Orange County Mayor in 2026 Florida Primary Election.
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Get StartedAs Mayor, Stephanie will ensure tourism continues to benefit residents by maximizing every opportunity under state law to invest Tourist Development Tax revenues in projects that improve quality of life. That includes expanding recreational amenities, supporting arts and cultural organizations, strengthening community assets, promoting small businesses, and investing in the infrastructure that supports both visitors and residents. Learn more
Orange County's future depends on creating more career opportunities that allow people to build successful lives right here at home. Stephanie will work to diversify our economy by attracting industries like advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, life sciences, financial technology, artificial intelligence, and modeling and simulation, while continuing to support the tourism industry that remains a cornerstone of our economy. Learn more
As a mother, Stephanie believes preparing young people for success is one of the county's most important responsibilities. She will support partnerships that expand career and technical education, apprenticeships, workforce training, mentoring, youth mental health services, and pathways to higher education. Learn more
Stephanie knows firsthand the difference mentors can make. Teachers, coaches, and community leaders helped shape her future, and she wants every young person in Orange County to have those same opportunities. She will champion mentoring programs, support nonprofit organizations that invest in youth, and work with businesses, schools, and community organizations to create stronger pathways from the classroom to rewarding careers. Learn more
Orange County government should deliver the same level of service residents expect from the best organizations in the private sector. Stephanie will improve customer service, modernize county operations, streamline permitting, hold departments accountable for results, and measure success with clear performance standards. Learn more
Promote innovative construction methods that reduce costs and speed delivery. Learn more
Modernize permitting to reduce unnecessary delays and costs. Learn more
Encourage housing near jobs and transportation corridors. Learn more
Support workforce and attainable housing through public-private partnerships. Learn more
Stephanie believes we need to tackle the root cause of the housing shortage by increasing supply while preserving the character of existing neighborhoods. Learn more
Homelessness affects veterans, seniors, families with children, individuals experiencing mental illness, and people facing unexpected financial hardship. For many, it only takes one unexpected crisis to lose stable housing. Stephanie believes Orange County should focus on proven solutions that help people regain stability while protecting the quality of life in every neighborhood. That means using data to identify those most at risk, expanding transitional housing, strengthening partnerships with nonprofit and faith-based organizations, connecting people to mental health care, addiction treatment, workforce training, and other supportive services, and investing in prevention efforts that keep families from becoming homeless in the first place. Learn more
Stephanie believes transportation should connect people to opportunity. That means investing in roads, transit, safer intersections, connected trails, and technology that improves traffic flow. Learn more
Her goal is straightforward: improve mobility, reduce congestion, and make it easier for people to get to work, school, and everywhere in between. Learn more
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