{"id":213580,"date":"2026-03-31T21:07:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T21:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/213580\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T21:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T21:07:08","slug":"five-former-orange-county-commissioners-back-moore-for-apopka-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/213580\/","title":{"rendered":"Five former Orange County commissioners back Moore for Apopka mayor\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Five former Orange County commissioners announced Monday that they are endorsing Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore for mayor of Apopka, adding to a growing list of supporters ahead of the April 14 runoff election.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The endorsers\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Rod Love,\u00a0Dr. Robert B. Sindler,\u00a0Victoria Siplin,\u00a0Betsy\u00a0VanderLey\u00a0and\u00a0Scott Boyd\u00a0\u2013\u00a0cited Moore\u2019s leadership,\u00a0collaboration\u00a0and record of delivering results, according to a news release from her campaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Love served briefly as interim District 2 commissioner in 2018 after then-Commissioner Bryan Nelson stepped down to run for Apopka mayor. Moore, who\u00a0represented\u00a0District 7 on the Orange County School Board, left that position to run for commissioner and was elected to the seat later that year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cCommissioner Christine Moore understands that a strong Apopka means taking care of our seniors, supporting small businesses, and investing in children,\u201d Love said. \u201cShe is committed to protecting senior independence, helping businesses grow without unnecessary bureaucracy,\u00a0[and]\u00a0creating\u00a0safer environments where children can thrive.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Love\u00a0said he was endorsing\u00a0Moore\u00a0because of\u00a0her\u00a0leadership skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cShe also recognizes the importance of responsible leadership\u00a0\u2013\u00a0working to address rising city water costs, mitigating property tax increases, and strengthening public safety. Christine Moore brings the experience, compassion, and leadership Apopka needs. I proudly support her for Mayor of Apopka.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sindler, who\u00a0represented\u00a0District 2 from 1998 to 2006, pointed\u00a0to\u00a0Moore\u2019s environmental and infrastructure work.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI heartily endorse Commissioner Christine Moore for Mayor of the City of Apopka,\u201d Sindler said. \u201cShe is deeply committed to completing our trail system and using the West Orange Trail as the catalyst to revitalize downtown Apopka. Her commitment to the environment such as the county purchasing conservation lands and increasing county park lands is exemplary. She dedicated years of work on septic-to-sewer conversions to protect our water quality and Class I Springs.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Siplin, who\u00a0represented\u00a0District 6 from 2014 to 2018, said she worked alongside Moore on issues affecting Pine Hills and affordable housing policy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cCommissioner Moore and I shared responsibility for the Pine Hills area. Together, we worked to improve infrastructure, protect our citizens, and add much needed services,\u201d Siplin said. \u201cSince my departure, I have collaborated with Moore on upgrading county policy offering faith-based organizations with larger land holdings\u00a0the opportunity to build affordable housing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

VanderLey, who\u00a0represented\u00a0District 1 from 2016 to 2024, highlighted Moore\u2019s efforts to secure infrastructure funding.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI represented West Orange County and always appreciated how Commissioner Moore worked diligently to bring funding and services back to her district, most notable are the $125 million\u00a0septic-to-sewer projects,\u201d VanderLey said. \u201cShe was a quick study and strategic in her governance style, which has proven to be a great benefit to her constituents.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Boyd, who\u00a0represented\u00a0District 1 from 2008 to 2016, cited Moore\u2019s approach to decision-making.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving worked with Commissioner Moore on school zoning issues, I was impressed with her collegiality and ability to listen to all constituents prior to making decisions,\u201d Boyd said. \u201cI recommend Christine Moore for Mayor of Apopka.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The endorsements follow a February endorsement from the\u00a0Florida Republican Assembly \u2013 Orange County Chapter, whose members voted unanimously to support Moore\u2019s candidacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cChristine Moore is a proven leader of integrity and results\u00a0\u2013\u00a0a respected voice in the community and exactly the kind of principled, battle-tested leader Apopka needs as its next mayor,\u201d chapter president\u00a0Lou Marin\u00a0said in a letter to the campaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Moore said she is grateful for the support.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI am grateful for the support of these outstanding and accomplished county commissioners,\u201d Moore said. \u201cServing collaboratively has resulted in much success for county residents. It takes collegiality, patience, and persistence to make progress in our community. It was my honor to work alongside them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

This latest round of endorsements comes on the heels of\u00a0last week\u2019s announcements, when\u00a0Orange County Sheriff John Mina<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0seven former Orange County School Board members<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Bill Sublette, Linda Kobert, Kathleen \u201cKat\u201d Gordon, Joie Cadle, Pam Gould, Daryl\u00a0Flynn\u00a0and Nancy Robbinson \u2014 endorsed Moore. The group served alongside Moore during her tenure from 2008 to 2018.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Moore has also previously announced endorsements from former interim City Administrator Chuck Vavrek and former Director of Public Works Momtaz\u00a0Barq.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Moore faces Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta in the\u00a0April 14 mayoral runoff election<\/a>, which was triggered after no candidate received a majority of votes in the March 10 general election. Nesta\u00a0led the\u00a0initial\u00a0race<\/a>\u00a0with\u00a03,365 votes (41.60%),\u00a0followed by Moore\u00a0with\u00a02,576 votes (31.85%)\u00a0and\u00a0incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson\u00a0finished third with\u00a02,148 votes (26.55%).\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.<\/p>\n

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