Belle Isle NewsLocal news for Belle Isle, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Unchallenged incumbents and other uncontested positions allow people...- November 29, 2007 "Local governments have become the forgotten stepchildren of American politics" More than half of the 22 council and mayoral seats up for grabs in January across Orange County will be filled without a single vote cast in those races. via The Orlando Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/belle-isle-fl/2007/11/unchallenged-incumbents-and-other-uncontes... Friends spark renovation of Orlando-area bridge- November 26, 2007 "The bridge never had lighting or overlooks before. Now people can stand on the two western corners and look at the lake." Longtime Belle Isle residents and friends Ruth Bernstein, 72, and Charline Kennedy, 69, have for years enjoyed walking across the Nela Bridge during their morning stroll. via The Orlando Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/belle-isle-fl/2007/11/friends-spark-renovation-of-orlando-area-b... Cast Your Vote for (your name here) on Election Day- November 5, 2007 If you've ever wanted to fight City Hall, this may be your chance.Voters will go to the polls in eight Orange County cities Jan. 29, and the sign-up for candidates, known as the 'qualifying period,' has either already started or will kick off this week in seven of them, including Orlando, Maitland, Winter Garden, Windermere, Belle Isle, Edgewood and Oakland. Winter Park's ballot is already set.Would-be politicians need to check with their city clerk to find out what it takes to have their name.http://www.topix.net/city/belle-isle-fl/2007/11/cast-your-vote-for-your-name-here-on-elect... |