Jacob Ogles
Family Support Network co-founder Aaron Lewis has dropped out of an Orlando City Council race. Instead, he will endorse Mira Tanna for the District 3 City Commissioner job.
“This wasn’t easy—but I believe in making room when the right leader steps forward. And in this case, that leader is Mira Tanna,” Lewis posted on X.
The news came shortly after incumbent City Commissioner Robert Stuart announced he will not seek re-election to the seat.
That leaves Tanna and Samuel Chambers in the running for the post.
Tanna, a grants manager for the city, announced her candidacy last month. She embraces Lewis’ endorsement.
“I’m honored to earn Aaron’s support,” said Tanna. “I love this city, and my commitment to serving Orlando’s residents has guided my work in local government and now, guides this campaign. I know that throughout election season and beyond, Aaron and I will work together to build an Orlando where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. I want to thank him for putting himself out there and for continuing to work on behalf of our community.”
Her campaign announced she had raised $11,000 in the two weeks since launching her campaign.
“I could not be more grateful for the incredible support our campaign has received already,” she said. “This early momentum is a clear sign that Orlando residents are hungry for bold action that transforms our city to what we know it can truly be.”
Lewis said he felt Tanna had the necessary skillset to serve on the Commission.
“Mira’s hands-on experience with city operations and her deep understanding of our community’s needs make her exceptionally qualified to serve as our next City Commissioner,” he said.
“Her dedication to transparency, sustainability, and inclusivity aligns with the values we cherish in District 3. Most importantly, Mira is a candidate I believe will give a voice back to our Black and Brown communities-voices that have been ignored and underserved by our current leadership for far too long. Her campaign represents a much-needed shift toward representation, fairness and equity.”
