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The Oakland Town Commission has met for several work sessions to get in front of the issues that are coming to the town, Mayor Kathy Stark said, and another one was held Tuesday, Feb. 9, before the regular Town Commission meeting. Town Manager Steve Koontz asked for direction on two projects.
Commissioners discussed a pedestrian crossing concept plan for Oakland Avenue at the entrance to Longleaf at Oakland.
Orange County put in a basic crossing, but now that the town owns and maintains Oakland Avenue, commissioners want to add a substantial crossing zone. The best crossing point is at Amon Pavilion on the West Orange Trail and Sansparilla Road which leads in and out of Longleaf, according to Public Works Director Mike Parker.
Oakland Commissioner Joseph McMullen has been elected as president of the Tri-County League of Cities Board of Directors. He was sworn in by Mayor Kathy Stark during a virtual ceremony Thursday, Jan. 21.
The Tri-County League of Cities was formed to bring local governments in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties together for the purpose of mutual assistance in the solution of local government problems.
“All politics start local, and we need to have a linear relationship on all levels starting from the local, county, state and through our federal elected officials to have meaningful and impactful outcomes for our region,” McMullen said. “In my year as president, I am seeking more collaboration on all levels of our government.”