Join the over 300 businesses that are already members. The West Orange Political Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit, non-partisan organization formed to provide a voice on issues, and primarily seeking out and endorsing candidates in county, school board and state offices that will further the business interests of West Orange County.
Dear Community Members,
In the late 90s, the West Orange community realized the need for a political voice for West Orange County. This led to the formation of the West Orange Political Alliance (W.O.P.A.), a non-profit, non-partisan organization for West Orange County. This organization focuses on issues, and primarily seeking out and endorsing candidates in county, school board and state offices that will further the business interests of West Orange County.
W.O.P.A. is recognized and approved by the Florida Division of Elections as a Political Committee. It originated as a Committee of Continuous Existence since 1997 and was reformed in 2013 as a Political Committee (PC/PAC) to comply with legislative changes and the Division of Elections. W.O.P.A., governed by a board of up to 25 individuals, represents businesses and the West Orange Chamber. The Chairman-elect and President of the WOCC serve as ex-officio members of the board and the Chamber Board of Directors appoints an additional four board members each year.
Since its formation, W.O.P.A. has endorsed, supported and assisted in the election of key advocates of business in West Orange County. Candidates seek us out and understand the value of our endorsements for the furtherance of their campaign efforts. We are proud of our track record which includes the election of notable West Orange County residents. Additionally, WOPA has an impressive success rate with over 72 percent of endorsed candidates moving on to victory in the general election.
In addition to supporting qualified and competent candidates, WOPA has taken on issues that not only have had the potential of creating economic disadvantages, but also those beneficial to our community. With the West Orange Community at its core, WOPA continues to be a leading voice advancing business and community interests, from smart growth to infrastructure initiatives.
We invite you to make a voluntary contribution to W.O.P.A. With this contribution, W.O.P.A. will continue our work, while you are working on your business, to protect your business interests. Together, speaking with one voice on behalf of West Orange County, we will continue to be recognized as an organization that protects and promotes our best interests.
Sincerely,
Michelle Strenth, Chair
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
The purposes of this Corporation shall be as follows:
The West Orange Political Alliance, Inc. (WOPA) is a non-partisan political committee, the political action arm of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, formed to represent the best interests of West Orange County. Here are our endorsed candidates for the upcoming primary and general elections:
Keith Truenow (R) – District 13
Geraldine Thompson (D) – District 15 *
Doug Bankson (R) – District 39 *
LaVon Bracy Davis (D) – District 40 *
Bruce Antone (D) – District 41 *
Rita Harris (D) – District 44 *
Leonard Spencer (D) – District 45
Jake Petroski – District 4
Stephanie Vanos – District 6
Austin Arthur – District 1
Linda Stewart – District 3
Steve Leary – District 5
Scott Randolph (D) *
Andrew Bain (NPA)- Circuit 9 *
Melissa Vickers (D) – Circuit 9
Adam McGinnis – Group 11 *
LaShawnda Jackson – Circuit 9, Group 5
Alicia Peyton – Circuit 9, Group 15
Tanya Davis Wilson – Circuit 9, Group 37 *
* Denotes incumbent
Are you a candidate interested in receiving an endorsement and/or campaign contribution from the West Orange Political Alliance (WOPA)? In order to receive an endorsement/campaign contribution, WOPA requires all candidates to:
-Complete its candidate questionnaire.
-Raise a minimum of $5000 in campaign contributions; and
-Interview with the WOPA Board of Directors
No endorsements/campaign contributions will be granted unless the criteria listed are met.
At its sole discretion, WOPA may amend these requirements of candidates due to extenuating circumstances.
Questionnaires should be returned to Artena Greene at agreene@wochamber.com as soon as possible. Should you have any questions, please call (407) 656-1304, extension 105.
Candidate Questionnaires:
Legislative/Statewide Candidate Questionnaire
County Commissioner & Constitutional Officers Candidate Questionnaire
Join the over 300 businesses that are already members and become a part of the political voice for the West Orange County by downloading the application below and mailing it to our address along with a requested voluntary contribution of at least $50:
West Orange Political Alliance
ATTN: Artena Greene
12184 West Colonial Drive
Winter Garden, FL 34787
To learn more about the West Orange Political Alliance please send an email to Artena Greene at agreene@wochamber.com.
Download a copy of the 2024 WOPA Application here.
The West Orange Political Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit, non-partisan organization formed to provide an active political voice in the interests of West Orange County. WOPA is governed by a set of by-laws approved by Florida’s Division of Elections.
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