For only the third time in this publication’s history, I am sharing my recommendations for some key races for the Tuesday, August 18, Primary Election. Surprise! I am including Seminole County! Let me say this, either way, Central Florida (the whole country) is in need of Servant Leaders – people who have been out in the community, working, people who have a passion for serving others (mankind) and/or people who’s experience far outweighs their opponent’s experience. Servant leaders are ladder builders not ladder climbers: They don’t mind helping others up.

For Seminole County, I recommend:
- State Senator, District 9, Alexis Carter
- State Representative, District 28, Pasha Baker
- County Commissioner, District 5, Pernell Bush
- Circuit Judge 18th Judicial Circuit, Group 15, Tesha Scolaro Ballou
- Circuit Judge 18th Judicial Circuit, Group 18,
Steve Henderson - Circuit Judge 18th Judicial Circuit, Group 21,
Donna M. Goerner - Circuit Judge 18th Judicial Circuit, Group 25,
Sam Bookhardt - County Court Judge, Group 6, Jessica Damoth
- School Board Member, District 3, Veronica L. King
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For Orange County, I recommend:
- State Representative, District 44, Geraldine Thompson
- State Attorney, 9th Judicial Circuit, Belvin Perry Jr.
- Sheriff, Jose “Joe” Lopez
- Property Appraiser, Amy Mercado
- School Board, District 5, Bruce Antone
- School Board, District 6, Karen Castor Dentel
Trish Martin, Founder & Editor, Orlando Community News