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Jacobs Becomes OC Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ Victory in the Mayoral Election Expands with Support from Her Fellow Commissioner, Bill Segal PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 20 OCT. 06, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 1 Republican Rick Republicans take Scott elected as the house Florida Governor Novmber 3, 2010 VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 13 VALENCIAVOICE.COM Official Student Media of Valencia Community College Read on page 5 Read on Page 3 Jacobs becomes OC Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ victory in the mayoral election expands with support from her fellow commissioner, Bill Segal By David Damron and campaign-finance rules. The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Segal, who raised $1 million overall and dou- bled Jacobs’ donation haul, was an early favor- Embracing her populist message, voters Tues- ite. The Winter Park Democrat’s resume included day gave Teresa Jacobs an overwhelming victory three decades in business and heavy involvement over business-backed Bill Segal in the race for Or- in helping charities. ange County mayor. Segal ran largely on his business acumen and, Jacobs won nearly 68 percent of the vote to 32 per- if elected, he promised to enact a modest proper- cent for Segal, who called Jacobs to congratulate her ty-tax cut and breaks for businesses who created on the victory less than an hour after the polls closed. high-paying jobs. “The citizens of Orange County desperately want Segal, 61, who gave up the last two years of his good, honest government, and they want to believe,” second commission term, was the first to enter Jacobs said. “This campaign gave them a reason to what ended up as a four-way primary that in- believe that we can do a better job, and we will.” cluded Commissioner Linda Stewart and busi- C/O Facebook Segal quickly offered Jacobs his support as she nessman Matthew Falconer. Jacobs’ victory was a landslide over her opponent Bill Segal, with 68 percent of the vote in her favor. takes over Orange’s most powerful political post, After jumping out to a massive fundraising telling supporters, “The things we agreed on were so lead, Segal made a surprisingly weak primary Gov. Sarah Palin. In the ads, Segal paired them in to issue debt for public projects, while Segal was great, and the things we disagreed on were so small.” showing, while Jacobs secured a front-runner matching party hats. on the other side of both votes. “The people of Orange County have spoken,” status by winning 42 percent of the vote. Segal Jacobs’ campaign pointed out she had distanced Jacobs, 53, got her start in politics after fighting Segal said, adding later that he suffered partly barely edged out fellow Democrat Stewart to get herself from Palin at a 2009 GOP fundraiser -- and a proposed road through her neighborhood. By from a “national tidal wave” for Republicans. “I into the runoff, winning 23 percent of the vote to took heat for it -- while her boss at the engineer- 2000, it had led her defeat of incumbent Orange didn’t like what I heard, but they have spoken.” Stewart’s 19 percent. ing firm she works at said she was an analyst, not Commissioner Bob Freeman. During the often-contentious campaign, Jacobs, The poor primary results prompted Segal to a lobbyist. “That fight was over whether government was a Republican and former two-term commission- go on the attack. On one front he tried to under- In televised debates and in ads to Republicans, listening and paying attention to the people,” Ja- er, blanketed voters with mailers highlighting her cut Jacobs’ record on ethics by sending mailers Segal portrayed Jacobs as a “tax-hiking terror.” cobs said. “You can’t lead in government, unless fights with business interests over school crowd- to Democrats that claimed she was a lobbyist Jacobs fired back that in 2006 she voted to cut you listen first.” ing and road fees and her push for tougher ethics who would enact the agenda of former Alaska property taxes, and opposed a $250 million plan –MCT Campus PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 20 Nov. 3, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 2 If you did not vote this midterm election your voice was not heard! The general gossip of people, places and things with Paige Branson Alan Grayson’s supporters were surprised to find that he did not recieve the votes that they had counted on. “My partner and I are true supporters of the Democratic party,” said Norma Young, a supporter of the Democrats in this midterm election. “I loved the enthusiasm that Brian Mills had during the results for the Democratic party!” “Although the results were not in the Democratic favor, supporters remained upbeat and I think that’s a great way to keep a good outlook for the elections to come!” Teresa Jacobs won the election by a landslide! Bill Segal believes that Jacobs is just as qualified as he is for the position. Photos from top to bottom: Theresa Thompson, Daquella manera, Paige Branson and Robert palmer PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 20 Nov. 3, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 3 Celebrity Tattoo artist visits local Winter Park Kat Von D signs new book, ‘The Tattoo Chronicles’ By Anna Gerrol book where each person could write Special to Valencia Voice something to her. Some people wrote “thank you” or coming, and others Katherine Von Drachenberg, better taped pictures to the page and wrote known as Kat Von D, held a book sign- something about a previous time they ing at Border’s bookstore in the Winter met Von D. Park Village on Sunday. People were Many of the people who came out Anna Gerrol / Valencia Voice lined up outside hours before the store had specific reasons for showing Austin and Sonia Allen with Kat Von D, Sunday, at Border’s bookstore in the Winter Park Village. opened; the very first person in line ar- their support. rived at 3:30 a.m. Many other dedicat- “She has inspired me to actually go ed fans got to the store around 9 a.m. out and get a tattoo, when I used to and waited as long as eight hours. be so against them,” said Sonia Allen, Von D has starred in two hit tele- a local fan who has watched Von D’s Get down to vision shows, and has even written show religiously. “I also wanted to two novels. Her latest, “The Tattoo come out and see her because I can re- Chronicles,” is a diary style book that late to her so much.” business with lets people see inside her world as a For a few lucky fans that use Twitter tattoo artist. to talk to Von D regularly, she actually Columbia College. She wasted no time getting started. brought them gifts. She made sure she got a chance to sign “She gave me a small green apple- every single book and take at least one shaped container with a candle inside picture with everyone who waited to from her favorite candle shop,” said Al- “Columbia College’s price was right, schedule see her. lison Makarewicz, a long time fan who was perfect and location was convenient. Columbia College had everything I was In honor of Halloween, some peo- has communicated with Von D for years. looking for and more.” ple brought trick-or-treat bags filled Having to wait in line for so many with candy for Von D. One man even hours didn’t bother anyone. “She is such Marie Linda Celestin ‘06 brought her flowers, which caused a a nice person,” said Jayni Patel. “It was Bachelor’s degree in business administration very loud “aww” from the females in cool that she took the time out to actu- the crowd. ally see each and every one of us. It was On campus. Online. Or both. Not only did she meet with all of her well worth it,” said Patel, a former Va- fans, but she also had an autograph lencia student. Toll free: (877) 999-9876 • www.ccis.edu/realpeople 2600 Technology Dr. • Orlando, FL PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 6 FEATURES 8 SPORTS 10 OCT. 06, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 4 Orange County new Mayor’s soaring plans for education Teresa Jacobs holds the backing of local teachers By Veronica Figueroa played by the duo called Side by [email protected] Side, which provided entertainment “It is an honor and for the night. As soon as she got on- The ballroom at the Sonesta Hotel stage, colorful streamers and confetti in downtown Orlando was packed privilege to serve here, showered the crowd. with Jacobs supporters. Constituents “I know I don’t take office until sat around tables eating the small the work begins to- January but we need to solve this is- buffet of fruits and desserts. Wine sue. I’m short and I’m proud of it but c/o Paulo Ribeiro was served as a motive to celebrate night. Roll up your this podium is too tall for me!” said Video coverage of new Mayor Theresa Jacobs victory party at the Sonesta Hotel in downtown. Jacobs triumph. Signs everywhere Jacobs. “I feel like I’ve been dream- read “We love you Teresa!” and sleeves. ing for fifteen years,” she said while “Teachers for Teresa!” laughing. standing by her side throughout all her campaign for mayor. She also said Jacobs’ career in Orange County —Teresa Jacobs Jacobs thanked her family for the years that she worked vigorously she looked forward to working with was highlighted in a slide show pre- as a commissioner in Orange County Bill Segal because he and his family sented in one side of the room, while and for being patient with her.
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