County Commissioners

The Osceola County Board of County Commissioners is committed to making Osceola County more transparent to its citizens, and took another step in that direction with the announcement earlier this month of the "Osceola County Executive Dashboard."

Osceola County Commissioners voted today in favor of outsourcing management of Osceola County Library operations, saving taxpayers an estimated $6 million over the next five years. LSSI could begin operations of the library system as early as January 3, 2012.

Today, Colt's Manufacturing Company, LLC announced its commitment to create 63 jobs in Osceola County for its new regional headquarters and product manufacturing center. The center will hire people for engineering and manufacturing jobs, among others. In 2012, Colt is projecting to begin phasing in the first of 63 jobs paying an average salary of $45,060 to be created during the following three years.

Commissioner John Quinones, who represents Osceola County's District 2, discusses the Pastors' Breakfast that recently took place, as well as the final budget and impact fees. He also encourages students to find out more about scholarships which are available year-round. Tune in here every month to find out what your County Commissioner is working on to help improve Osceola County.

At a special meeting held prior to their regular Board Meeting today, Osceola County Commissioners elected Commissioner John Quiñones as Chairman and Commissioner Michael Harford as Vice Chairman of the Osceola County Board of County Commissioners for the upcoming year, effective immediately.

Osceola County Commissioners hosted a reception in Celebration of the Hispanic Heritage Month. The public enjoyed artwork exhibited by local artists associated with the Osceola Center for the Arts.

Commissioner John Quinones, who represents Osceola County's District 2, talks about events taking place in Osceola County to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, and he encourages citizens to visit the county's website at osceola.org to stay informed on items of interest, particularly within the local government. Tune in here every month to find out what your County Commissioner is working on to help improve Osceola County.

Commissioner John Quinones, who represents Osceola County's District 2, talks about La Feria de la Familia and a Buenaventura Lakes CrimeWatch event which took place recently in Osceola County. He also discusses the results of the impact fee waiver and new construction in the county. Tune in here every month to find out what your County Commissioner is working on to help improve Osceola County.

Every ten years, we count every person in the United States through a process called the "Census." This count gives government officials a snapshot of how many people there are and where they live. Once it is known how many people live in a state, the population can be evenly divided into districts, this is called "redistricting."

Osceola County Commissioner John Quiñones met with Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe on July 13, 2011. The meeting took place in Orlando during Former Colombian President's recent visit to Central Florida for an international trade conference held at Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel.

Commissioner John Quiñones, who represents Osceola County's District 2, talks about several exciting visitors and events which have recently occurred in Osceola County. He also discusses the challenges of the County budget process. Tune in here every month to find out what your County Commissioner is working on to help improve Osceola County.

On Friday, July 22, 2011, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Puerto Rico will perform at the first Osceola County Puerto Rican Day Parade Gala at Osceola Heritage Park. This is the first time this prestigious orchestra will perform in Central Florida. This orchestra is regarded as a national treasure of Puerto Rico; it has traveled and performed worldwide and has received many national and international music awards, including Europe and Latin America.

Osceola County welcomes the 7th annual "The Fair of the Family" event. "La Feria de la Familia" is a one-of-a-kind annual free event focusing on Hispanic families throughout Central Florida and attracts over 20,000 guests each year.

Commissioner John Quiñones, who represents Osceola County's District 2, discusses the Commission's approval of the purchase of a new after hours clinic in District 2 and he stresses the importance of participating in the redistricting process in Osceola County. Tune in here every month to find out what your County Commissioner is working on to help improve Osceola County.

Commissioner John Quiñones, who represents Osceola County's District 2, discusses the importance of including hurricane preparedness as a part of your summer plans. With that in mind, he extends an invitation for the community to attend the hurricane preparedness fair at the Robert Guevara Community Center on Saturday, June 4th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tune in here every month to find out what your County Commissioner is working on to help improve Osceola County.

Commissioner John Quiñones, who represents Osceola County's District 2, talks about an upcoming hurricane preparedness fair, discusses services provided by the Osceola County Library Services, and gives a reminder to sign up now for afterschool programs at the Robert Guevara Community Center. Tune in here every month to find out what your County Commissioner is working on to help improve Osceola County.

Commissioner John Quiñones, who represents Osceola County's District 2, discusses the new construction activity generated by the moratorium on transportation impact fees, talks about the construction of amateur sports fields in the County, and he gives information on his office hours at the Robert Guevara Community Center. Tune in here every month to find out what your County Commissioner is working on to help improve Osceola County.

Commissioner John Quiñones, who represents Osceola County's District 2, discusses the opening and renaming of Osceola County's newest park in Buenaventura Lakes. He also talks about the recently approved moratorium on transportation impact fees and gives information on his office hours at the Robert Guevarra Community Center. Tune in here every month to find out what your County Commissioner is working on to improve Osceola County.

Osceola County Commissioner John Quiñones proposed Resolution #11-012R during today's Board of County Commissioners' meeting, which was approved 5/0. The Resolution asked for the renaming of the Walk-N-Sticks Executive Golf Course to the 65th Infantry Veteran's Park.

In this premier edition of Commissioner's Corner, Commissioner John Quiñones, who represents Osceola County's District 2, discusses his priorities and goals as a Commissioner and as a member of the Osceola County Board of County Commissioners. Tune in here every month to find out what your County Commissioner is working on to improve Osceola County.

Osceola County Commissioners proclaimed Monday, January 3, 2011 as Osceola County Military Appreciation Day at their regular Board meeting Monday. Recently-returned Osceola County School Board Member on military leave Julius Melendez accepted the proclamation, along with recently-returned county employee John Montague and local veterans.

As the Three Kings travel to Bethlehem they will make a brief stop in Osceola County for a press conference scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 16 in front of the Osceola County Administration Building.

At a special meeting held prior to their regular Board Meeting on December 6, 2010, Osceola County Commissioners elected Commissioner Brandon Arrington as Chairman and Commissioner John Quiñones as Vice Chairman of the Osceola County Board of County Commissioners for the upcoming year, effective immediately.

The road widening project of Osceola Parkway from four to six lanes between the Florida Turnpike and Buenaventura Boulevard was granted Substantial Completion on November 24, 2010. While all lanes are now open to traffic, there is minimal work still to be completed which will require temporary lane closures.

Kissimmee Mayor Jim Swan and Osceola County Commissioner John Quinoñes joined administrators from the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program for a ribbon cutting to officially open the new UCF Business Incubator-Kissimmee at the City Centre located at 111 East Monument Ave. in Kissimmee.

Osceola County Commissioner John Quiñones, along with county staff, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, September 17th at 10:00 a.m. to mark the commencement of improvements to the county's newest park, "Walk-N-Sticks," located in the Buenaventura Lakes community.

Osceola County Commissioner John Quiñones, along with county staff, will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, September 17th at 10:00 a.m. to mark the commencement of improvements to the county's newest park, "Walk-N-Sticks," located in the Buenaventura Lakes community.

On August 9, 2010, the Osceola County Board of County Commissioners approved the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for the county to become a Community Development Block Grant CDBG Entitlement community.

Osceola County welcomes the "The Fair of the Family" 6th annual event. "La Feria de la Familia" is a one-of-a-kind annual free event focusing on Hispanic families throughout Central Florida and attracts over 20,000 guests annually.

Commissioner John Quinones held a town hall meeting on March 18, 2010 to discuss various issues within his District. Topics covered included roads, emergency management, housing and other important projects in the community.