Orange County Commission and City Planning Board Convene for Key Tuesday Sessions

Local Government Activity Intensifies with County and City Meetings

Orlando’s political landscape is active today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as both county and city officials gather for a series of scheduled sessions. The day is marked by a heavy administrative calendar featuring the Orange County Board of County Commissioners and several critical municipal boards within the City of Orlando. These meetings serve as the primary forum for local governance, covering everything from regional infrastructure to community safety initiatives.

Orange County Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is holding its regular business meeting this morning at the County Administrative Center on South Rosalind Avenue. Starting at 9:00 a.m., the commissioners are expected to address a full agenda of regional business. Key highlights for today’s session include several ceremonial proclamations, most notably recognizing March 15 through March 21, 2026, as National Surveyors Week, highlighting the importance of land mapping and boundary determination in the county's continued growth.

Beyond ceremonial duties, the BCC is facilitating a public comment period, allowing residents to address the board on matters of local concern. The session also includes a review of the consent agenda, which typically handles routine administrative approvals, contract renewals, and budgetary adjustments necessary for county operations.

City of Orlando Boards and Community Engagement

The City of Orlando also has a packed schedule today with several specialized boards meeting to discuss the future of the city's urban landscape and community services. The following sessions are taking place:

• Municipal Planning Board (MPB): Meeting in a hybrid format, the MPB is reviewing various land-use and zoning requests. This board is pivotal in determining how new developments align with the city’s long-term growth management plan.
• Chief’s Community Meeting: Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith is hosting a community meeting for District 4. These sessions are designed to foster direct communication between the police department and residents, focusing on local safety trends and neighborhood concerns.
• Families, Parks, and Recreation Advisory Board: This board is meeting in person to discuss upcoming programming and the maintenance of the city’s recreational facilities.
• Administrative Committees: The first committee meeting for RQS26-0030 is also scheduled, focusing on the city's internal procurement and service ranking processes.

Public Access and Participation

Government officials have emphasized that most of today’s proceedings are available for public viewing. Residents can attend sessions at City Hall or the County Administrative Center in person, while many of the City of Orlando boards are offering virtual access via Zoom to encourage wider participation. In addition to these formal sessions, the Terrace Gallery at City Hall continues to host the 2026 Black History Month Exhibition, which remains open to the public during regular government hours today.