Press Release
Submitted by Orlando Avila
October 19, 2017 1:30 p.m.
Today, Orlando Avila, candidate for Fernandina Beach City Commission Group 3 announced the endorsement of Senator Aaron Bean.
“I am honored to receive the endorsement of Senator Bean,” said Avila. “He has been a good friend and has always made himself available to me when I call and ask for his advice, counsel, and support and I know that will not change if elected to the City Commission.”
Senator Bean, who once served as Mayor of Fernandina Beach before being successfully elected to the State House, said “Orlando’s story is that of a modern-day American Dream. He has built a successful business, is raising a beautiful family, and has been committed to serving his community the 10 plus years I have known him.”
Orlando Avila has served in leadership roles with several community and state-wide organizations including as Chairman of the Leadership Nassau Steering Committee, the Nassau County Conditional Use and Variance Board, including several terms as chairman, past President of the Nassau County Foster/Adoptive Parent Association, and is currently Vice-President of the Florida Foster/Adoptive Parent Association. Orlando continues to work with the various associations to assist in getting key pieces of legislation passed to make our most vulnerable children’s lives a little better while recognizing the hard work of those who take on the responsibility of caring for these children when their own parents cannot.
“Orlando volunteers at every chance he gets and asks for nothing in return. He is truly a citizen-servant and his leadership experience and commitment to our community is unparalleled,” said Senator Bean. “His creative problem-solving ability has served him well thus far and I am confident this skill will serve him well on the Fernandina Beach City Commission.”
The Fernandina Beach City election will be on November 7th.