Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Orlando public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in business jobs
Downtown Accent Lighting Contract Appeal
ZIO Group, LLC is appealing the award of the downtown accent lighting design-build contract. The Council will hear the appeal and separately consider executing the contract with top-ranked firm Albu and Associates, Inc. — deciding who lights up downtown.
TMRW Sports headquarters incentive
The city and CRA approved performance-based deals with TMRW Sports, a sports-tech company deciding on Orlando for its headquarters. If it lands here: 195 jobs averaging ~$137,000 and $11 million invested downtown.
Temporary Protected Status advocacy
A resident asked the mayor and council to send letters urging Senators Scott and Moody to support extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian neighbors, citing their role in local hospitals, hotels and schools. Mayor Dyer agreed to review a draft letter.
Event Center Design-Build
Gilbane Building Company is authorized to build the new event center under a contract not to exceed $61 million.
Kratos Defense expansion (STRIVE incentive)
Kratos will invest $67 million in a 200,000-square-foot facility and create 100 jobs by 2032 under a STRIVE agreement — a win for District 1, though one commenter questioned public money for a defense contractor.
2028 Olympic Qualifier Series in Orlando
Orlando was named one of four global hosts for the June 2028 Olympic Qualifier Series at Camping World Stadium, with six qualifying sports. It's a major tourism and prestige win two years in the making.