Videos


On Aug 9, 2024, in partnership with The Winter Park Voice, the League held a District 5 candidate forum for candidates Joy Goff-Marcil, Joel Antonio Montilla, and Dr. Kelly Semrad. Listen as Kelly thoughtfully responds to important issues affecting our community.


In this video, Kelly is emphasizing the need for comprehensive tax reform and greater transparency with the Tourism Development Tax, ensuring that these funds are used more effectively to benefit the community.


In this powerful speech, Dr. Kelly Semrad speaks in support the Rural Boundary Charter Amendment, which she introduced to the Orange County Charter Review Commission in July 2023. Kelly emphasizes the need to stop expensive urban sprawl that benefits wealthy developers and instead invest in the urban core’s infrastructure to promote affordable housing and transit enhancements.


Kelly Semrad presents on the necessity of tax reform and the diversification of Orange County’s tourism industry. As a tourism economics expert, she emphasizes that residents should benefit from the tourism industry rather than subsidize its profits. Her insights and plans aim to ensure that the local community reaps the rewards of the area’s thriving tourism sector.


A virtual town hall panel of Rural Boundary experts delving into the concerns with unchecked growth. Led by Kelly Semrad, Vice Chair of Save Orange County, the session spotlighted efforts to safeguard rural landscapes through initiatives like the rural boundary proposal to the charter review commission. Orange County Commissioner Emily Bonilla emphasized sustainable urban growth practices to alleviate strain on resources and taxpayers. Eric Grimmer, Chair of the Charter Review Commission’s rural boundary committee, contributed expertise in shaping policies aligning with community values. This event was pivotal for understanding the challenges and strategies surrounding rural preservation in our community.


In this video, Kelly Semrad discusses the critical need for our county commissioners to prioritize funding for schools and mental health resources, speaking passionately that investing in education and mental health is essential for the well-being of students and families throughout Orange County.


Kelly Martinez Semrad shares her vision and motivation for running as Orange County Commissioner for District 5 in Orange County, Florida. Addressing key issues such as traffic congestion, pedestrian safety, and the need for focused investments in the urban core over sprawling developments. She speaks passionately advocates for practical solutions that benefit the average taxpayer and enhance community living.


In this heartfelt video, Kelly Semrad addresses the urgent need to support our teachers. Many dedicated educators in Orange County are facing financial struggles, with some even experiencing homelessness. Kelly believes it is crucial for the county commissioners to take action and provide the necessary support to our teachers.


In this insightful video, Kelly Semrad advocates for diversifying the use of this tax, along with other tax reform opportunities, to fund essential infrastructure improvements. These include fast rapid transit, electric bus infrastructure, pedestrian safety measures, bike lanes, and micromobility options. Kelly explains how the current allocation of the tourism development tax, which includes a $500 million expansion of the convention center, does not adequately support local residents. She


In this video Kelly Discusses: Traffic and Roadway Improvements: Pedestrian and Bike Safety and Urban Corridor Infrastructure Neglect dur to expensive Rrban Sprawl


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