Party:\u202fDemocrat<\/p>\n
Campaign website: voteroberta.com<\/a><\/p>\n Here are her answers to our questions:<\/p>\n What are the three most pressing problems you want to address and how will you address them?<\/p>\n No. 1 issue: Expanding Access to Justice\u00a0<\/p>\n Every resident deserves equal access to the courts, regardless of income or whether they have an attorney. As Clerk, I will continue expanding customer-focused services, improving court navigation resources, and ensuring residents can access the information and\u00a0assistance\u00a0they need with dignity, professionalism, and respect.<\/p>\n No. 2 issue: Modernizing Services and Technology\u00a0<\/p>\n Orange County continues to grow, and the Clerk\u2019s Office must keep pace. I will champion technology improvements that make services more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly while reducing wait times, streamlining processes, and improving online access to court services and information.<\/p>\n No. 3 issue: Protecting Public Records and Public Trust\u00a0<\/p>\n Residents deserve confidence that their court records are secure,\u00a0accurate, and managed responsibly. As Clerk, I will protect the integrity of public records, ensure taxpayer dollars are used wisely, and uphold the transparency and accountability that Orange County residents expect from their government.<\/p>\n Why do you deserve to be elected in this race?<\/p>\n I have dedicated my career to serving others and helping residents navigate some of the most important moments in their lives. From\u00a0representing\u00a0underserved families through legal services, to serving in local government, nonprofit leadership, private practice, and more than a decade in leadership within the Clerk\u2019s Office, my work has always been focused on ensuring government is more accessible, responsive, and accountable.<\/p>\n As General Counsel for the Orange County Clerk\u2019s Office, I work every day on the legal, operational, and policy issues that\u00a0impact\u00a0our courts and the public we serve.\u00a0These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the Clerk\u2019s responsibilities and how this office can better serve our community.\u00a0I am ready to lead on day one and continue building a Clerk\u2019s Office that residents can trust to deliver professional, efficient, and transparent service.<\/p>\n This Voter Guide was produced by the News Collaborative of Central Florida, a collective of independent local news outlets and aligned partners working toward a more informed and engaged Central Florida. Questions for the candidates were created by members of the collaborative and shared with candidates to answer. Attempts were made to contact all candidates to answer our questions \u2013 many responded but some did not. If a candidate did not respond, we have done our best to provide answers to our questions based on candidates\u2019 websites, social media posts or public comments. For more information about the News Collaborative of Central Florida, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n