Chris Durant

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Strengthen public trust with law enforcement through transparency, accountability, and community input. Education Partner with schools, nonprofits, and local professionals to create mentorship programs, workshops, and internships that help youth develop real-world skills, leadership, and a sense of purpose. Economy Streamline permitting, reduce red tape, and provide resources so entrepreneurs can start and grow businesses without unnecessary hurdles. Economy Attract and support a mix of industries, from tech startups to creative enterprises, so Orlando’s economy is less vulnerable to downturns in any single sector. Housing Reduce minimum lot size requirements to allow more efficient use of land and create additional housing opportunities in existing neighborhoods. Wages / Job Benefits Create programs that expose young residents to careers and skills by partnering with businesses along District 3’s four Main Streets. This not only helps youth discover their passions but strengthens the vibrancy of local commerce. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Drastically improve emergency response times with smart investments in technology, staffing, and infrastructure. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Expand youth engagement programs with police to prevent crime and foster positive relationships. Infrastructure / Transportation Address potholes and maintenance issues efficiently, personally observing problem areas to understand residents’ experiences. Infrastructure / Transportation Improve sidewalks, add shade trees, and make streets accessible and inviting for pedestrians, especially in areas where quick improvements can have immediate impact. Economy Encourage partnerships between businesses, schools, and nonprofits to provide workforce training, internships, and community engagement programs that strengthen both the local economy and residents’ skills. Infrastructure / Transportation Improve Orlando’s readiness before, during, and after hurricanes and flooding by investing in modern drainage systems, advancing stormwater management, and reducing emergency response times. Infrastructure / Transportation Expand protected bike lanes and shared-use paths, identify areas where cyclists face challenges, and act quickly to improve their routes. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Build stronger partnerships between law enforcement and the community. Infrastructure / Transportation Use the Orlando Quick Build Project, temporary pedestrian plazas, pop-up bike lanes, and creative street designs to test improvements and make our streets safer and more vibrant before making permanent changes. Housing Strongly Advocate for ready-to-build models of duplexes, triplexes, and ADUs (similar to Ready Set Orange) to cut costly delays and simplify the permitting process. Infrastructure / Transportation Expand and modernize sports fields, gyms, and community centers so our youth have safe, inspiring spaces to learn, play, and grow. Education Launch initiatives that give youth firsthand experience with city government careers—architects, planners, engineers, social workers, public safety officials, and more—so they can see the many paths available to them. Economy Host quarterly events along District 3’s four Main Streets to bring the community together, spotlight local businesses, and increase foot traffic—building both economic and social capital. Housing Update zoning to allow for more housing diversity so families have more choices and are not priced out of their neighborhoods. Housing Identify vacant or underused properties that can be converted into housing to increase supply and revitalize neighborhoods.