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Several weeks ago, I sat down with the President of the Suburban Land Reserve (SLR), Mr. Scott Dean. As a reminder, SLR is the owner of International Corporate Park as well as the company building and paying for the Road E extension to the 528/Beachline from Alafaya Trail just outside the main entrance to Avalon Park. They will also help build and pay for a separate upcoming project linking the Alafaya Trail road extension with a new, full interchange at the 528, pending county approval.
Yesterday, Mr. Dean and Mr. Adam McKinnon of SLR joined me at my weekly small business networking group, Coffee Club, to share with over 100 local business owners an update on the progress of the road, the proposed interchange and the vote regarding their properties, both IWE (Innovation Way East) and ICP, coming up before the Board of County Commissioners this coming Tuesday at 2:30pm.
I have had literally hundreds of conversations over the past few months standing on doorsteps with Orange County residents about how as County Commissioner I am going to positively impact our economic future, diversify our economy and ultimately provide jobs. Most of the conversations are not taking place in East Orlando or Lake Nona but throughout District 4. People all over Central Florida are tired of rhetoric and ready for action. With proper leadership, Innovation Way has the potential to change our economic future.
Click here to hear the presentation by Mr. Adam McKinnon of SLR to Coffee Club.
Click here for details on attending or having your voice heard at the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, May 11th. Without approval on Tuesday by the Board of County Commissioners, SLR will not move forward on the proposed Interchange; the Central Florida Research Park will not be positioned to move forward with its phase two operations; and a new industry in Medical Modeling & Simulation will not be located in ICP.
The Time to Act is Now
This Saturday, May 8, my team of volunteers will spend the day talking to South Alafaya Trail area residents about my efforts to become our next Orange County Commissioner. If you believe in my ability to help lead our community towards a better future then I encourage you to join us at 9:45am at the Panera Bread at Waterford Lakes Town Center.
On August 24, I hope to become our next Orange County Commissioner for District 4. One of my first priorities is to immediately begin working to diversify our local economy while making Orange County a better place for future generations. If you believe in me and my vision, I ask that you please make a financial contribution to my campaign today. Simply click here to donate now.
For details regarding my campaign, my issues and my viewpoints, please visit my website or call me directly.
Thank you!
Jennifer Thompson
Candidate for Orange County Commissioner, District 4
321-228-9686
