Deidre’s “Power of 7” Plan for District 7

Homeownership is a vital path to financial stability. Deidre brings over 25 years of experience as a REALTOR®, understanding the unique challenges families face in this journey. She is dedicated to expanding housing opportunities to help families achieve their dreams. Focus areas include:

• Increase housing supply
• Support workforce housing
• Expand homeownership opportunities
• Encourage public-private partnerships
• Support first-time homebuyers
• Protect homeownership as a pathway to generational wealth

As Orange County grows, our infrastructure must grow with it. Focus areas include:

• Support the Sunshine Corridor
• Improve regional transportation planning
• Reduce congestion
• Improve connectivity between housing and employment centers
• Modernize infrastructure
• Increase mobility options

Local economies are the backbone of strong communities. Deidre is passionate about supporting small businesses and fostering entrepreneurship, ensuring that economic growth creates meaningful opportunities and higher paying jobs for everyone. Focus areas include:

• Support entrepreneurship
• Encourage investment
• Strengthening economic competitiveness
• Support tourism and hospitality
• Remove barriers to business growth
• Expand economic opportunity

Growth can be welcome when it’s done right. Deidre will advocate for thoughtful development that enhances infrastructure and protects the unique character of our neighborhoods. Focus areas include:

• Balance growth with infrastructure
• Protect neighborhoods
• Encourage thoughtful development
• Preserve community character
• Support long-range planning
• Promote sustainable growth

Education is key to unlocking future potential and more opportunities. As a lifelong educator, Deidre is committed to expanding access to educational resources and workforce training to prepare our residents for lifelong success. Focus areas include:

• Strengthening partnerships with Valencia College
• Strengthening partnerships with UCF
• Expand career and technical education
• Support apprenticeships
• Strengthening hospitality, culinary, tourism, and skilled-trade career pathways
• Preparing the next generation for success

Strong communities begin with safe neighborhoods and support for those who have served. Every resident deserves to feel safe, supported and valued.  Focus areas include:

• Support law enforcement and first responders
• Strengthen emergency preparedness
• Support veterans and military families
• Improve access to services for seniors
• Combat human trafficking
• Protect families and neighborhoods

Leadership starts with listening and ends with results.  Residents deserve a government that listens, responds, and delivers results. Focus areas include:

• Fiscal responsibility
• Transparent decision-making
• Community engagement
• Accessible leadership
• Protect parks and public spaces
• Invest in essential community services