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The Next Chapter: Orange County Mayoral Forum

SEPTEMBER 9, Doors open 10:30am

The League of Women Voters of Orange County will host a Mayoral candidate forum at our September 9 Hot Topics, featuring Democrat Tiffany Moore Russell and Republican Chris Messina. This community conversation offers voters a clear, nonpartisan opportunity to hear directly from the candidates and learn more about their visions for Orange County.

Moderator: Linda Chapin, the first elected Mayor of Orange County

Panelists

Chris Messina

Tiffany Moore Russell

Moderator: Linda Chapin

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If you attended the event or watched it on our Facebook Live stream or YouTube, please consider completing a short evaluation that will take 5 minutes or less to complete:
AUG 12 Event Evaluation

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Parking Options

PLEASE NOTE: If you have a disability or any additional needs and require assistance in order to fully participate in League activities, please email diana.smith829@gmail.com
You will be contacted to discuss your specific needs.

NEW PARKING spaces coming in MAY 2026

Sponsors are vital to our work to empower voters by providing timely information for the benefit of non-partisan civic engagement in our community. To further explore how becoming a Hot Topics Sponsor can align with your business goals, please contact LWVOC Vice President, Lee Rambeau HERE

A range of sponsorship levels are available.

Hot Topics Sponsorship

Consider sponsoring the Hot Topics program, one of the best public affairs forums in Central Florida. Sponsorship is an outstanding way to get your business or name in front of hundreds of civically engaged professionals for one year, while supporting the League's mission. To further explore how sponsoring Hot Topics can align with your business or personal goals, please contact Lee Rambeau Kemp.