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 FLORIDA. LINKS OF INTEREST Florida Governor Ron DeSantis State of Florida Senate 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 Geraldine Thompson 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 THIS NEWSLETTER IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: CFHLA eNews is a subscription-based email publication from the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association to its members. If you would prefer not to receive the newsletter anymore, simply click the unsubscribe link. Copyright 2006 Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association. All rights reserved..