District 6 Commissioner: Bakari F. Burns

We're teaming up for a Christmas toy giveaway on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Willie Mays Park. Hope to see you there!

Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as your District 6 City Commissioner, and wish you a safe and joyful holiday season.

In observance of Thanksgiving, City Hall and all city offices will be closed on November 23rd and 24th. Recycling pickup on November 23rd is postponed to November 25th. Yard waste on November 23rd will be postponed. Other collection days remain unchanged.

🎄Join us for the District 6 + IF You Foundation Christmas event where we’ll be giving away 3,000 toys. Register by visiting, ifyouchristmas.eventbrite.com.

During the Florida Blue Florida Classic Night of Distinction held last week, we had the privilege of awarding $2,500 scholarships to two deserving students from District 6 attending Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Bethune Cookman University. These scholarships were made possible by the generous contributions of Craig Govan, the Govan Family Foundation and the Riebling Family. Unfortunately, the students could not attend due to their busy academic schedules, so their families joined us instead.

Jacques Arbrac is a sophomore at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, studying criminal justice with a minor in cyber security. Zion Wilson is currently a freshman at Bethune Cookman University, where she is majoring in Elementary Education. Both Zion and Jacques are proud graduates of Jones High School.

Thank you, Florida Citrus Sports, for allowing us to collaborate and your efforts in organizing this fantastic event.

Stay tuned for more scholarship presentations made possible by the annual FORE! Children Celebrity Golf Tournament!

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

It's the season of giving! Join us for a free Thanksgiving Food Drive this Sunday, November 12th, at 11 a.m. at the Smith Center.

*First come, first served. Supplies are limited.

ICYMI: Together of Central Florida joined us for satellite office hours at L. Claudia Allen Senior Center to share information on how the organization provides free critical home repair and affordable housing for neighbors in need. Learn more by visiting rtcfl.org.

🗳️ Today is General Election Day!
⏰ Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m.
📍 This year’s polling places may not be the same as where you’ve voted before before of redistricting changes. Please verify your polling place and voter registration information by visiting ocfelections.com.

We want to hear from you! Make an appointment to meet with members of the District 6 team this Wednesday, November 8, at L. Claudia Allen Senior Center between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. by calling 407.246.2006 or emailing [email protected].

Join us in discussing an upcoming affordable housing projects in the District! You're invited to a community meeting about the Piedmont Box Yard on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 6:30 p.m at the Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center. We look forward to hearing your ideas on this project. Hope to see you there!

Attention all current students of Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University from District 6! You're invited to apply for the FORE! Student Success Scholarship today. To apply, simply visit orlando.gov/foredistrict6 before the November 7 deadline. If you have any questions or need more information, contact the Office of District 6 at 407.246.2006 or email [email protected].

We want to hear from you! Meet with District 6 staff on Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at L Claudia Allen Senior Center. To schedule an appointment, please call 407.246.2006 or email [email protected].

You're invited to participate in a community meeting on Monday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Smith Center to provide input on the future development of a 4-acre site at the corner of Columbia St and Bruton Blvd. The space is the future home of affordable senior housing. Attendees will have the opportunity to view renderings of what the site will look like and speak with developers to address any questions they may have.

For more information, please call Mina Robinson at 407.255.0538.

Skilled trades have always played a pivotal role in our community's development. The City of Orlando's Skilled Trade Job Fair allows job seekers to explore exciting career opportunities. Connect with the City of Orlando's Public Works Department and Fleet Management Division, who are currently seeking skilled trades professionals, on Thursday, October 26, to learn about what the City offers.

City of Orlando Skilled Trade Job Fair
Date: October 26, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: City of Orlando Fleet and Facilities, Fleet Classroom
1010 S. Westmoreland Drive, Orlando, FL 32805

Join the Orlando Police Department for a community meeting with Chief Eric Smith on Tuesday, October 24, at Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center. For more information, contact our District 6 Police Liaison, Corporal Warren, at 407.246.2096 or [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

Watch us live: https://orlando-gov.zoom.us/w/84847103560?_x_zm_rtaid=V_ZTsl53QquLqYrO5jbEfw.1697495650565.9aab3626c6ec3274946f8348eee6eced&_x_zm_rhtaid=665

Do you have questions or concerns about your neighborhood? Would you like to connect with different City departments for information or feedback? Let your voice be heard! Please join me for our bi-annual district-wide community meeting on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center - 800 Grand St, Orlando, FL 32805.

To register or join watch the meeting virtually, visit orlando.gov/d6townhall.
For more information, please call 407.246.2006 or email [email protected].

Commissioner Burns recently joined Rebuilding Together Central Florida and volunteers from Lockheed Martin to help 84-year-old Navy veteran Paul Sampson. Mr. Sampson served in the Navy for over two decades and later worked as a nurse in a naval hospital. Despite his commendable service, Mr. Sampson required help due to limited mobility and a home needing repairs. The volunteers painted his home's exterior, completed landscaping work, and removed the carpet to make his living space more comfortable.

Rebuilding Together Central Florida is an organization that offers free critical home repairs and affordable housing solutions to assist neighbors in need. Their top priority is to ensure that everyone has access to safe, healthy, and affordable homes for years to come. For more information, please visit rtcfl.org or call 407.898.3777.

Services:

🔨 Critical Repairs: From fixing leaky roofs to upgrading electrical systems, they address essential home repair needs.

🌱 Healthy Homes: Creating safe, accessible, and energy-efficient living spaces for those who need it most.

👥 Community Partnerships: They collaborate with local organizations and businesses to maximize impact.

We've postponed this week's satellite office hours. We'll update you with the next opportunity to meet with the Office of District 6 soon.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the City of Orlando from September 15 - October 15 by visiting orlando.gov/hispanicheritage.

We want to hear from you! Join the Office of District 6 on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the L. Claudia Senior Center. To schedule an appointment, please call 407.246.2006 or email [email protected].

On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we pay tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11.

District 6 residents, head to Bill Frederick Park on September 9th for family fun, featuring horse petting and feeding and reading activities.

Bring the family to Bill Frederick Park and meet a couple friends along the way! 📕🐴

This Saturday, go on an immersive guided StoryWalk, bringing this children’s book to life. It all ends with a chance to pet and feed the park’s horses. Event included with park admission.

📍: Bill Frederick Park
🗓️: This Saturday, September 9th
⏰: 11:00am

For more info visit orlando.gov/bfp!

Orange County Library System (FL)
City of Orlando - Government

Join Mayor Dyer and Commissioner Burns to celebrate the completion of roadway improvements on Raleigh Street with a ribbon cutting. Meet us at the Boys and Girls Club at 5055 Raleigh Street on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 10:30am!

Wishing you a safe and relaxing Labor Day!