ORLANDO, Fla. – Interim Orlando City Commissioner Shan Rose will keep her seat for another term after winning the District 5 election Tuesday night.
Preliminary results show Rose receiving more than 50% of the vote, defeating former Commissioner Regina Hill, who earned just over 30%.
Rose celebrated with supporters at Arome Café in Orlando after results came in shortly after 7 p.m.
“It means the residents, businesses and visitors like what I’m doing and they want me to keep working for them,” Rose said. “I love you, and I look forward to serving you for the next four years.”
Hill had hoped to reclaim her seat after being suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2024 following her arrest on charges of mortgage fraud and exploitation of the elderly.
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Speaking outside the Rock Lake Neighborhood Center on Election Day, Hill said she was grateful to have the chance to appear on the ballot again.
“It’s been a journey, and for me to be on the ballot for the people to decide to send me back to City Hall means a lot,” Hill said. “Just knowing God still favors me.”
Rose said the campaign was challenging but credited her victory to her record in office.
“When you serve a district, results speak for themselves,” she said. “I’ve been doing my three Ps, purpose, presence and putting people first, and it shows in the results tonight.”
Rose said her priorities for the next term include advancing affordable housing projects and addressing crime in downtown Orlando.
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