Kathy’s Vision For Apopka:
The next four years will be a very critical time for the City of Apopka. Our ever-growing community is facing many challenges, yet at the same time has many opportunities to become the premier city in Central Florida. It is vital that we have strong leadership in our government during this time.
Having worked hard to serve my constituents and my community, I am very proud of what we have accomplished in Apopka during the past four years: (For a complete list of projects, please click on the “Accomplishments” tab)
- Approved over 50 new commercial, retail and industrial projects within the city limits, including:
- VFW Post #10147/Apopka Community Center
- Lotus Yoga Center
- Chili’s at the Home Depot subdivision
- Hope Community Center
- Foster’s Corner Retail/Professional Office Center
- Improved city services throughout our community, including:
- Expansion of the Northwest Recreation Complex at Ponkan & Jason Dwelley Parkway
- Purchased new playground equipment for Kit Land Nelson Park
- Constructed a reclaimed water storage pond/aquifer-recharge facility
- Installed a lightning prediction system at all outdoor recreational facilities
- Installed automated water meter systems for ALL customers for more efficient and accurate readings
- Implemented automated garbage collection system for city residents
- Responded to citizen concerns and requests, including:
- Opened Doctors Park (new dog park) in July of 2007
- Purchased 103 acres of open space
- Implemented Wi-Fi services for city residents
- Reduced the millage rate from 3.7619 to 3.1738 for FY 2007-2008
- Introduced Volunteers in Public Service
- Implemented debit/credit card auto-pay for utilities bills through city web site
- Donated $1,000,000 to the construction of the YMCA
- Protecting our citizens:
- Installed traffic lights at the intersections of Welch & Vick Road and Ponkan & Vick Rd.
- Expanded our police force to 90 full-time officers
- Adopted Sexual Offenders & Sexual Predators Ordinance to protect our children
- Installed red light cameras at the intersections of Park Ave. & Main St. and 441 & Sheeler Rd.
A great deal has been accomplished, but there is still much more we must do to meet the challenges of our ever-growing community. That is why I am asking for your support as I pursue my candidacy for re-election as your Apopka City Commissioner, Seat 3.
I will remain diligent in supporting efforts to manage the growth of Apopka, balancing residential and commercial growth while protecting of our natural resources, so that our citizens can live, work and play within their community.
The on-going downtown revitalization project will continue to be a priority. This exciting project will bring about the balance mentioned above, and preserve the “small town charm” that Apopka is known for throughout Central Florida, while strengthening our local economy.
I also believe it is so important to become involved in the community. Pride in a city is accomplished when its residents feel a sense of ownership. So I will continue to encourage everyone to volunteer, especially our youth, by participating in community events and becoming active in keeping Apopka a safe, clean and beautiful place to live.
As I look around our wonderful city, I have such pride in all that we’ve become. But Apopka can only continue to flourish if our residents feel safe. That is why during the next four years I am going to make it my top priority to work closely with our police department to increase gang awareness and reduce crime and gang violence in our community. But this is not something that can be accomplished by one person. Apopka is YOUR city and it’s MY city. It will take all of us working together and a city of concerned citizens to make sure Apopka is safe for our families.
Kathy Till and her family came to Apopka over 12 years ago from the
Midwest. Bringing with them their hopes and dreams, the family grew
and thrived in the community, gaining many friends and business acquaintances
that have become their "extended family." Kathy has also seen
her children grow through an excellent education system, and join in
her efforts at being an active, caring member of the community.