Overview
- Commissioners voted 5–2 to adopt Map 7B, settling a months-long redistricting that adds two districts to the Orange County Commission.
- Winter Park remains in District 5 under the plan, while Maitland moves to the new District 7 with unincorporated Pine Hills and areas such as Orlo Vista.
- Supporters of Map 7B argued the configuration better protects representation for Pine Hills, countering Winter Park leaders who sought to join Maitland and Eatonville under Map 1A.
- Nearly 70 people addressed the board at Tuesday’s public hearing, with most speakers favoring Map 7B despite Winter Park, Maitland, and Eatonville officials backing Map 1A.
- The new districts debut on 2026 ballots, with primaries in August and the general election in November for the two additional commission seats.