Winter Park State of the City Address; Mayor Kenneth W. Bradley; Commissioners

Issues and Voices that Matter January 27, 2012

2012 Winter Park State of the City Address

Hear the 2012 Winter Park State of the City Address presented by Mayor Ken Bradley. The Mayor’s remarks were made at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce luncheon on January 18, 2012, held at the Winter Park Community Center. Remarks by Winter Park city commissioners are also included. In a separate segment, hear the presentation of the Employee of the Year Awards and remarks by the luncheon sponsors. Feature Length — 31:15

Produced by Desta Horner. Event photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media. Audio production assistance – Full Sail University.

In front of an audience of 300 people at the annual Mayor/Commissioner luncheon, Winter Park, Florida, Mayor Ken Bradley spoke of the achievements of his city’s government during 2011and the many ways Winter Park is recognized as an exceptional city. He introduced five citizens from ages 6 to 106 who have contributed to making Winter Park exceptional.

His speech followed remarks by the four other members of the city commission — Steven Leary, Sarah Sprinkel, Carolyn Cooper and Tom McKaken — each speaking for 2 minutes about the accomplishments of the past year.

City Manager Randy Knight also presented the city’s Employee of the Year Awards to three exceptional staff members — Caleena Shirley (employee of the year); Jeff Spinelli (fire/rescue), and Randall Morrissey (police).

In addition, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce offered comments by the luncheon’s principal sponsors — Tim Dolan from Waste Pro, and Becky Wilson of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor and Reed.

The host of the luncheon was Maritza Martinez, chairman-elect of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce.