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Hear the Orange County Florida League of Women Voter’s May 5, 2010 Hot Topics’ Luncheon program featuring the remarks of Lawton “Bud” Chiles, president of the Lawton Chiles Foundation on the subject of “Are We Failing Our Children?” and their campaign known as Worst to First, an initiative to raise Florida’s ranking in the state’s investment in children’s education, health, and social well being, compared to the investments of other states. Also, Deirdre Macnab, league member and president of the Florida League of Women Voter’s provides a status report regarding the Fair Districts Florida state constitutional amendment on the ballot for voter consideration in November. And league member, Marc Lovett, co-chair of its Social Policy Committee provides a report regarding the activities of the committee.
Feature Length — 55:17
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A feature of every Central Florida Matters is a 3-minute commentary presented by a voice that matters on an issue that voice believes matters.
The voice you’ll hear is that of Winter Springs, Florida resident Cade Resnick, a local mental health counselor commenting on community issues surrounding the rescue of Nadia Bloom. Feature length – 03:41
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The merit pay proposal of the Florida Legislature, Senate Bill 6, drew heated opposition from Florida’s teachers. Gay Parker of the Seminole Education Association discusses the teachers’ position on this contentious issue in a One-on-One interview. From tenure to seniority to FCAT, Ms Parker explains the key points of disagreement with the bill that was passed by the legislature but vetoed by the governor.
Feature length – 14:58
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In part-1 of a new feature titled “On Being…Homeless in Seminole County,” we talk with Cathy Jackson, executive director of the Homeless Services Network (HSN) of Central Florida. In a wide-ranging interview she defines the homeless problem in Seminole County and identifies other institutional players at work addressing the dilemma of homelessness.
Feature length – 23:49
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A feature of every Central Florida Matters is a 3-minute commentary presented by a voice that matters on an issue that voice believes matters.
The voice you’ll hear is that of Oviedo resident Megan C. Sladek, commenting on issues being considered by the Charter Review Committee of the City of Oviedo.
Feature length – 03:54
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Central Winds Park serves the residents of and visitors to Winter Springs Florida as a premier sports venue. Beautifully maintained competition fields for baseball, softball, football, soccer and lacrosse games and 27 acres of practice fields play host to hundreds of thousands of athletes and spectators each year. The staff of the parks and recreation department takes great pride in providing this award winning facility. Listen to the players and the personnel talk about this jewel in the city’s crown.
Feature length – 16:19
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Hear a 20-minute presentation by Michael Ertel, Supervisor of Elections for Seminole County, Florida remarking on pending Florida state constitutional amendments related to fair state and federal districts and Hometown Democracy, presented by the Oviedo Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce. Ertel also speaks about the mission and role of his office as it relates to absentee balloting, early voting, voter registration and precinct boundary lines. After Ertel’s presentation, the remainder of the event, at a length of 12-minutes, includes introductions of new chamber members, event announcements, and the unveiling of the Taste of Oviedo poster.
Feature Length — 36:46
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Hear a gavel to gavel debate about the Hometown Democracy initiative known as Amendment-4 to the Florida constitution, which – if approved by Florida voters on November 2, 2010 — would require voter approval of land-use changes to a county’s or city’s comprehensive land use plan. Proponents on the panel are Lesley Blackner, president of Florida Hometown Democracy and Beth Dillaha, Winter Park, Florida City Commissioner. Opponents are Ryan Houck executive director of Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy. Also heard is Seminole County Supervisor of Elections, Mike Ertel, who addressed the issue of implementation of the amendment.
Feature Length — 1:30:00
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GK Sharman and CMF Public Media. Audio assistance – Kenneth Abreu, Seminole County Public Schools.
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A feature of every Central Florida Matters is a 3-minute commentary presented by a voice that matters on an issue that voice believes matters.
The voice you’ll hear is that of Charles Lacey, chair of the City of Winter Springs charter review committee, commenting on issues being considered by the committee.
Feature length – 03:47
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April 1, 2010 is U.S. Census Day. Every 10 years the U.S. Constitution requires that the government count every person to insure fair congressional representation and fair distribution of federal aid. Listen to how and why local governments, churches, schools and civic organizations, led by the Seminole County Complete Count Committee, are working hard to make sure 100% of the county’s population is counted.
Feature length – 13:37
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