ROGER FRANKLIN WILLIAMS: Guests, Chris Messina and Nick Balevich.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Chris Messina is a tech entrepreneur and candidate running for Orange County, Florida Mayor in the November 2026 runoff election.
- Residence: Winter Park, Florida.
- Experience: Over 30 years in business as a medical technology entrepreneur and education philanthropist.
- Education: MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master’s degree in City Planning from Rutgers University.
2026 Mayoral Campaign
- Primary Election: He finished second in the August 18, 2026, primary election with about 28% of the vote.
- Runoff Election: He advanced to a November 3, 2026, runoff against Tiffany Moore Russell to succeed term-limited Mayor Jerry Demings.
Key Issues & Platform
- Tax Relief: He aims to cut property taxes for primary homesteaded residences by up to a $250,000 exemption.
- Government Spending: He plans to cut wasteful county spending identified in audits to save millions while fully funding public safety.
- Economic Growth: He wants to turn Orange County into a national leader in space technology and high-tech jobs to diversify the local economy
Nick Balevich is head of the North Seminole Republican club:
Nick's contact info:
321-696-9490
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