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Frank TorresSeptember 24, 2015

On Wednesday night, candidates for Orlando City Council District 6 met to debate who would best to represent the area in the future, other than the incumbent, Commissioner Sam Ings . Realtor Nathan Chambers, insurance agent Marcus Robinson, law professor Ka’Juel Washington, and activist Lawanna Gelzer were all present at the Hope Church. Ings was nowhere to be seen. […]

Frank TorresSeptember 21, 2015

Realtor Nathan Chambers has begun his direct mail charge in the Orlando City Council District 6 race, tagging incumbent Sam Ings on multiple issues. The mailer identifies Chambers as a neighborhood-focused “bridgebuilder” and business leader who will focus on fighting crime, creating jobs, and improving infrastructure. It also takes a few indirect shots at Ings, saying he […]

Frank TorresSeptember 18, 2015

The Central Florida Housing and Lodging Association told Florida Politics Friday morning that it will be endorsing three Orlando pols in upcoming municipal elections. Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan, and District 6 City Commissioner Sam Ings will all get the support of the powerful interest group in this November’s Orlando city races. […]

Frank TorresSeptember 15, 2015

When candidates for Orlando City Council District 6 debate at the Hope Church on Sept. 23, there will be one notable absence. Incumbent Sam Ings won’t be there. When organizers announced the debate, Ings wasn’t listed among the participants, which include real-estate agent Nathan Chambers, activist Lawanna Gelzer, and law professor Ka’Juel Washington. “Incumbent Commissioner Samuel Ings was invited to the […]

Frank TorresSeptember 10, 2015

Orlando District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan will seeking a fifth term this November, and wants voters to know she’s ready to serve and to set the record straight on the property tax increase that has been the dominant theme in all of city races. Like Mayor Buddy Dyer and fellow Commissioner Sam Ings, who are […]

Frank TorresSeptember 8, 2015

In the crowded field for Orlando City Council District 6, Nathan Chambers believes he has the momentum and support to defeat incumbent Commissioner Sam Ings. Chambers, a Realtor that has lived in the community for 25 years, was the only candidate to qualify by petition. The Jamaica native is running because he is upset with the lack of […]

Frank TorresSeptember 5, 2015

Qualifying Orlando municipal races ended Friday with Mayor Buddy Dyer and two incumbent City Commissioners facing challengers in November. Dyer will face businessman and veteran Paul Paulson, as well as student Linda “Sunshine” Grund, who filed late Friday. The mayor will be favored to win a fifth term with a heavy fundraising advantage and wide support […]

Frank TorresAugust 11, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer continued his impressive drive in July toward a fifth term with $115,000 in campaign contributions. His haul consisted of $95,000 in donations made to his individual account and an additional $20,000 coming from his super PAC Moving Orlando Forward. He’s reached $290,000 for the campaign with about $245,000 of it on […]

Tag: Sam Ings

Orlando District 6 debate slams Buddy Dyer, absentee Sam Ings

Direct mail round-up: Nathan Chambers says he’ll offset Sam Ings’ failure

Tourism trade group endorses incumbents in Orlando city races

Sam Ings will be no-show at Orlando City Council District 6 debate

Patty Sheehan wants to set record straight about property tax increase

Sam Ings challenger Nathan Chambers says “We’ve got to get that guy out of there”

Field for Orlando municipal races set; Tony Ortiz re-elected without opposition

Buddy Dyer nets $115K in July, reaches $290K for re-election bid