July 2014
27
Jul
"The challenge in school-board races is there's no name recognition, they're on the bottom of the ballot and direct mail has to be targeted to people who are likely to vote," said Dick Batchelor, a management consultant who is heading efforts to renew a sales tax for school construction. Read more ›
24
Jul
"We're really focusing on what the half-penny has done, and that it's not a new tax but an extension," said Dick Batchelor, a consultant who is the chairman of the effort, called Change 4 Kids. Read more ›
17
Jul
With less than six weeks left before Orange County voters decide whether to extend a half-penny sales tax for school construction, it's go time for supporters. Read more ›
1
Jul
The people on Orlando Magazine's 11th annual 50 Most Powerful List are a diverse group, from political leaders, university presidents, business owners and attorneys to bank executives, tourism officials and community activists. Read more ›