Richard Drummond wins Longwood District 2 commission seat

Michael Dodane and Richard Drummond on Nov. 7 ballot

From left to right: Mike Dodane and Richard Drummond are seeking the Longwood city commission district 2 seat in the November 2017 election.

LONGWOOD, Fla. – UPDATE: Richard Drummond wins Longwood district 2 commission seat with 52.54 percent of the vote as of 8:14 p.m. 

On Tuesday, Longwood residents will vote for a new commissioner to fill the soon-to-be vacant District 2 seat.

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The city of Longwood District 2 commission seat is currently filled by Longwood city Mayor Joe Durso. Durso, who has been a city commissioner since 2008 and is running for a Seminole County Commission seat in the 2017 election.

Commissioners elected to the city commission serve three-year terms and must live within their districts. Longwood commission seats for districts 1, 2 and 4 are up for election in 2017.

Voters can cast their ballots Tuesday at the Longwood Community Building at 200 West Warren Avenue from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

On this year's ballot for the Longwood District 2 seat are former sheriff's deputy Richard Drummond and business owner Michael Dodane.

Engineer firm president Michael Dodane

Dodane is a construction engineer and has been a Longwood resident since 1998. He is one of the founding owners and president of MiGure Engineers LLC, an engineering firm. He has served on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity Seminole County and Greater Apopka.

Many of Dodane’s campaign promises include improving Longwood's infrastructure, but also expanding the city’s tax base.

Three state representatives, whose districts include Seminole County, have backed Dodane for the seat: Rep. Bob Cortes, Rep. Scott Plakton and Rep. Jason Brodeur.

Read more about Dodane’s ideas for Longwood here.

Security and risk expert Richard Drummond

Drummond, who lives in Columbus Harbour, served as a sheriff’s deputy and reserve firefighter for 23 years in Nebraska before moving to Longwood. He is currently the security manager for the Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club, according to the kennel’s website.

Drummond told the Orlando Sentinel that, if elected, he would recuse himself from any votes about the dog track in Seminole County.

The former deputy’s campaign promises include public safety and infrastructure improvements, including updating the storm water drainage systems.

Drummond has said he will be a “strong voice” for fire rescue and law enforcement on the commission.

Read more about Drummond's platform here.

Check back to ClickOrlando.com/politics on Tuesday, Nov. 7, for updates on local elections.


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