Volume 1 This Newsletter is Proudly Sponsored By: Edition 6

June 25, 2020

IN THIS EDITION:

SMITH PAC/PC CANDIDATE SMITH INTERVIEWS The CFHLA Governmental Affairs Committee hosted State VOTE Representative David Smith on Wednesday, June 8 via Zoom.

INVOICES The discussion included an update on the hospitality industry from the lodging General Managers. Representative Smith shared lessons RELATED LINKS learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, how his campaign has shifted focus to constituent outreach in recent months, and his hope

that his colleagues in Tallahassee will now understand the vital mission of VISIT . LINKS OF INTEREST

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

State of

State of Florida House of Representatives

Orange County

Osceola County

Seminole County

City of Orlando

City of Kissimmee

City of Sanford

PAC/PC CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS This week, members of the CFHLA Board, PAC/PC Board, ARC Board, and Governmental Affairs Committee have volunteered their time to interview candidates representing Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties at the local and state level. The last interview session will take place tomorrow, June 26 at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs (Thank you, Frank Cirrincione!)

The purpose of this interview process is to identify "Pro-Hospitality" individuals for possible CFHLA/Hospitality Endorsements.

CFHLA had the opportunity to discuss tourism related topics with both current Elected Officials that are seeking re-election and to individuals seeking Public Office for the first time:

Commissioner Brandon Arrington Osceola County Commissioner District 3

Representative Carlos Guillermo-Smith District 49 Commissioner Emily Bonilla Orange County Commissioner District 5

Representative-Elect Travaris McCurdy District 46

Representative Jason Brodeur District 28 Senator Linda Stewart District 13

Sheriff Russ Gibson Osceola County

Representative District 44 Representative Joy Goff-Marcil District 30

Senator Victor Torres District 15

VOTING Make sure you are ready to cast your vote for “pro-Hospitality” candidates in 2020. The deadline to register to vote or update your party affiliation in Orange County this year is:

MONDAY, JULY 20.

Below, please find Voter Registration Information: INVOICES On Thursday, June 24 the CFHLA PAC/PC forwarded contribution invoices to CFHLA Members. Now more than ever, donations made to “pro-tourism” candidates by the CFHLA-PAC will be recognized by elected officials as a symbol of commitment to our industry and the political process even in these extremely challenging times.

LINKS How bad did air-traffic crash in April? 96% in Orlando

Orange County moving forward with Convention Center Expansion

Orlando welcomes visitors with enhanced theme parks and attractions safety measures Convention Center is big enough... now start helping Orange County Service Workers

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