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Frank TorresOctober 12, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer raised about $47,500 in September to break the half million point in his fight for a fifth term. Dyer raised $27,000 in his individual account, bringing his grand total to about $373,000. He has about $209,000 for the final stretch. Dyer’s haul featured dozens of $2 donations often used to bring down […]

Frank TorresOctober 9, 2015

Businessman and veteran Paul Paulson will be getting help on the ground later this month, when Young Republicans from across the state will deploy to Orlando to help his attempt to deny incumbent Buddy Dyer a fifth term as mayor. “I’m incredibly excited that FFYR is doing a deployment to help with the campaign,” said Paulson […]

Frank TorresOctober 8, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer released the first television ad on Thursday afternoon for his bid for a fifth term. The spot features an emphasis on public safety, an issue at the focus of the race in recent days. “It’s Working” kicks off by mentioning the 20 percent drop in crime during the past eight years. “Because Buddy […]

Frank TorresOctober 8, 2015

On Thursday afternoon, the Fraternal Order of Police and the Orlando Professional Firefighters announced they are supporting Buddy Dyer in his bid for a fifth term as Orlando mayor. The organizations represent over 700 members of Orlando police officers and over 440 members of the Orlando Fire Department. “We are proud to support Mayor Buddy Dyer […]

Frank TorresOctober 7, 2015

A new robocall from businessman and veteran Paul Paulson features an endorsement from Barry Goldwater Jr. in a move he hopes will swing votes his way in the Orlando mayoral race. “Hello, this is Barry Goldwater, Jr and I’m calling you on behalf of Paul Paulson, our Republican candidate for Orlando mayor. Paul Paulson is a veteran who […]

Frank TorresOctober 5, 2015

With just a month to go before Orlando chooses a new mayor, businessman and veteran Paul Paulson named Elaine Sarlo as communications director on Monday afternoon. Sarlo, who served as a field coordinator for Americans for Prosperity, also worked on the campaigns of Gov. Rick Scott, Agriculture Secretary Adam Putnam, and state Rep. Rene Plasencia. She’s currently president of […]

Frank TorresSeptember 30, 2015

On Wednesday afternoon, the three candidates for Orlando Mayor made their case before the Orlando Sentinel editorial board as to why they should be the one to lead “The City Beautiful” into the future. During that discussion Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer pledged he would serve a full four-year term saying, “I am unequivocally not running […]

Frank TorresSeptember 29, 2015

Businessman and veteran Paul Paulson says Buddy Dyer is stealing his talking points. Paulson is referring to an email sent out by the Dyer campaign over the weekend that called him a “threat to the progress Orlando has made – and the livelihood of its citizens.” and that the challenger would “steer Orlando backward, away […]

Frank TorresSeptember 22, 2015

Orlando mayoral candidate Paul Paulson named longtime political operative Mike Shirley as campaign manager. Shirley, 32, has served as campaign adviser for several local campaigns including Orange County Commissioner Pete Clark’s upset win three years ago. Additionally, Shirley served as Field Director for then-candidate Rick Scott’s winning 2010 campaign for governor, as well as State Director […]

Frank TorresSeptember 17, 2015

Businessman and veteran Paul Paulson released a new ad in the Orlando Mayoral race, which aired during the second Republican presidential debate Wednesday night, introducing him to the community he hopes to represent. Paulson is challenging incumbent Buddy Dyer for re-election. “From the people, not the powerful,” the 30-second spot, mentions Paulson’s military service prior to coming to […]

Tag: orlando mayor race

Buddy Dyer raises $47.5K in final stretch of re-election bid

Paul Paulson gets help from Florida Young Republicans in Orlando mayoral race

Buddy Dyer says “It’s Working” in Orlando mayor’s race TV ad

Buddy Dyer nets endorsements from police and fire unions in Orlando mayor’s race

Paul Paulson releases robocall featuring Barry Goldwater Jr. in Orlando Mayor race

Orlando Mayor hopeful Paul Paulson names Elaine Sarlo as communications director

Buddy Dyer “unequivocally” not running for governor, but would consider UCF presidency

Paul Paulson calls Buddy Dyer a “plagiarist,” would take a $1 salary

Orlando Mayor hopeful Paul Paulson names Mike Shirley campaign manager

Paul Paulson airs new ad in Orlando mayor race during GOP debate