Osceola County Commissioner District 3

Armando Ramirez

Armando Ramirez
PO Box 451052 - Kissimmee, FL 34745
407-346-6013
Armandoruido@yahoo.com
website.com
Democrat
Age: 73
Occupation: Retired NYC Polic Officer
Total Monetary Contributions To Date: $1310
Total Monetary Expenditures To Date: $1147.92
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Previous/Current Elected Office:
None

Previous Campaigns for Elected Office:
2002, 2004, 2007

How Long have you lived in Osceola County?
18 Years

What is your history of community service?
I have been involved with numerous organizations,boards and committees at the national, state and local level: U.S. Army during the Korean War, Work Force of Central Florida;Kissimmee Planning Board.

Why are in you seeking this office?
To continue my public service to improve the quality of live of my community.

What makes you the best-qualified candidate?
Experience in dealing with the public and possessing the qualities of Integrity and the dedication to serve the people..

Current or former elected official you most admire and why?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, our late president during the Second World War. He was compassionate, decisive and cared for the people of our great nation.

If additional revenue becomes available where would you spend it?
Helping needy elderly citizens

If revenue falls short, what are the areas you would target for cuts?
Governmentt consultant fees and eliminate some unnecessary executive positions.

Under what circumstances would you raise taxes?
Improving public safety positions such as police, fire and emergency services.

What is the top issue facing Oceola County?
No enough public roads, housing for workers of moderate neans, traffic congestions, no enough jobs. Public transportion is not adequate,

What does Osceola County government do well?
Spending money

What does Osceola County government do poorly?
Municipal services are not adequate

Rate the job performance of the County Manager.
Fair

How would you help businesses in Osceola County?
Give businesses more incentives and tax breaks.