HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-2023 Selection and Appointment of Interim District 4 CommissionerAges Hart
1540 Arden Oaks Dr.
Ocoee, FL 34761
407-247-4884
Greetings,
My name is Ages Hart and I would like to be considered to fill the vacant seat for District 4 until
the Special Election is held on June 13, 2023. I am a lifelong resident of Orange County and I have lived
in Ocoee for the last 30 years. I was born in Orlando, FL and attended Orange County Public Schools
graduating from Oak Ridge High School. After high school, I attended Florida A& M University, College
of Pharmacy graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy in 1991. I have
worked at Walgreens since 1989 in many roles which has given me some experience that would be
helpful as a city leader. I have worked in leadership as a Shift Manager, a Pharmacist Manager dealing
with budgets, inventory, customer service, compliance standards, and labor issues. I am also an Ordained
Bishop in the Church of God. I have pastored churches in Eustis and Orlando. Currently, I am the Pastor
of Christian Education at the Livingston Street Church of God in Orlando.
After completing my education and paying off my school loans, I started looking for a home. I
found the perfect home in Ocoee and I told my parents what I planned to do. After being reminded of the
past of Ocoee, I convinced them that this is a new day and they gave me their blessings. I married my
college sweetheart, Lori six months later and we began our life together. We reared our three beautiful
daughters here in Ocoee and they have all graduated as honor students from Ocoee High School.
I see the great potential that exist in the City of Ocoee. I am willing to put my hands to the plow
to help shape its future. Here are some of the community activities that I participated in:
• Free community tutoring to prepare our students for the FCAT/FSA and College Prep College
Courses
• Food drives
• Clothing giveaways
• “Remembering our Seniors” in nursing homes and assistant living facilities during the holidays
throughout the year
• Youth Back to School Programs
• Annual Teacher -Ins at Ocoee Elementary
• Celebrating our teachers and nurses in the City of Ocoee
I was an “honorary member” of the HRDB for many years according to Major Bill Maxwell and
worked closely with my wife, Lori Hart, and others on the Board. When my work schedule changed, I
became an official member of the HRDB.
In closing, I believe that I can help bring unity to the leadership of this City which will allow
Ocoee to reach its full potential. Thank you for your consideration.
Kindest regards,
Ages L. Hart
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From:James Moyer
To:Sibbitt, Melanie
Cc:City Clerk DL
Subject:Application to be appointed as the Ocoee District 4 Commissioner
Date:Sunday, April 2, 2023 8:12:05 PM
Attachments:Ocoee Curriculum Vitae (CV).docx
Dear City Clerk Melanie Sibbett,
How are you, your family, and your staff?
Please accept this email and attachment as my cover letter and resume to be considered for the
temporary appointment as the Ocoee District 4 Commissioner.
Summary - my lifelong experiences and education makes me well-suited for this appointment!
I believe that I should be appointed to the Ocoee District 4 Commissioner because:
1. I love the City of Ocoee, want our city to be the very best it can be, and welcome any
opportunity to help in any way I can. Being retired. I have the time to devote to an
appointment to Ocoee District 4 Commissioner. In addition, I live in Arden Park, the largest
neighborhood in Ocoee; and regularly attend City Commission meetings to keep informed..
Moreover. my history of citizen volunteering for the City of Ocoee has given me the
opportunity to establish relationships with many city staff.
2. As shown on the attached resume, I have had the privilege to become familiar with many
local governments in Pennsylvania and Florida; attend countless commission meetings
especially in Broward County, and have spent much of my life serving others.
3. I have no interest in campaigning now or anytime in the future to be the permanent District
4 Commissioner. Furthermore, if I were temporarily appointed as the District 4 Commissioner
and it is legally allowed, I would happily accept this temporary appointment without any
compensation, just reimbursement for authorized expenses if any.
4. Although much of my life I have been exposed to politics and politicians, I have always
been a straight shooter and open and honest.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Moyer
No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his
background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate,
they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its
opposite.
- Nelson Mandela
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Jim Moyer
1811 Southern Red Oak Court
Ocoee, Florida 34761
jimmoyer1956@gmail.com
(754) 367 4174
EXPERIENCE
Ocoee Volunteer: Police Department; Fire Department, Parks and Recreation; Canvassing Board
(prior); Human Relations Diversity Board (prior); Districting Commission (prior)
Broward County: At The Salvation Army substitute bible study teacher and Community Outreach
representative at the Broward League of Cities meetings/activities; many City Commission meetings
especially the larger cities; ten different local Chambers of Commerce meetings/activities; Kids and the
Power of Work (KAPOW) program at Broward County public schools
Pennsylvania: Volunteer, Harrisburg Human Relations Commission; Volunteer, Central
PA Literacy Council; Candidate, Harrisburg City Council; Volunteer, GED program instructor;
Candidate, Dauphin County Controller; political party controller; statewide local government pension
audit supervisor; Volunteer, local fireman; Grandfather was a former local Justice of Peace and
Grandmother served as our local Judge of Elections for 35 years; Father was a United States Marine and
local volunteer fire company officer and ran with the ambulance
EDUCATION
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
Master of Business Administration
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Internal Auditor
VETERAN
100% Disabled Veteran
Member, American Legion
Life member, Disabled American Veterans
Prior Volunteer, South Florida Homeless Veteran Stand Down
Prior Supporter, Nova Southeastern University Student Veterans Groups
United States Marine Corps
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