Orange elections chief Gilzean removes name from scholarship

Orange elections chief Gilzean removes name from scholarship amid controversy, county inquiry
The scholarships are to benefit Evans and Jones high school students, but some county officials say they are not an appropriate use of money meant to help run local elections.
Orange County mayor weighs lawsuit over election funds allocated to scholarships
A legal dispute is brewing in Orange County as Mayor Jerry Demings considers suing the Supervisor of Elections over leftover election funds.
Orange County mayor questions use of $4M elections office surplus, hints at lawsuit
A potential legal battle is brewing between the Orange County government and the county’s supervisor of elections office over a reported budget surplus of $4 million that was spent on a scholarship at Valencia College and training programs at CareerSource Central Florida.
Orange elections chief Gilzean creates $2.1M scholarship fund named for himself
The scholarships would send graduates of two local high schools to community college. County Mayor Jerry Demings blasted the decision as an “inappropriate” use of county money.
Mayor Demings Considers Legal Action Against Orange County Supervisor of Elections Over Scholarship Fund Allocation
Orange County Mayor considers suing the Supervisor of Elections over redirecting surplus funds to scholarships.
Only on 9: Orange County SOE creates scholarship with tax dollars, naming it after himself
The Orange County Supervisor of Election, Glen Gilzean, is facing questions about a scholarship that he created and paid for by tax dollars.
Orange County mayor questions use of taxpayer money in new elections supervisor scholarship fund
According to the contract shared with WESH 2 News, the elections supervisor would spend $2.1 million for “The Glen Gilzean, Orange County Supervisor of Elections, Promise of the Future Scholarship Fund.
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Glen Gilzean stands behind his $2.1M scholarship fund that angered county leaders
Gilzean said he has the authority to spend the money as an independent constitutional officer. He added that the uproar over ...
Taxpayer money for scholarships? Mayor considers legal action over election supervisor's plan
I think that we have to stand up for the people’s money and make sure that it’s used in the most appropriate manner,” Mayor ...
Orange Co. schools cancels pep rallies amid scholarship controversy
It wasn’t just the scholarships. Gilzean’s office also inked a deal with CareerSource in the final day of the fiscal year to ...
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Jerry Demings says funds from Glen Gilzean spending spree could’ve instead helped voters avoid long lines
We have an obligation to seek every option that we have to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent appropriately.' ...
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Supervisor scholarship fallout: county says budget now has $100k hole
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Days after Orange County leaders learned ... especially for underserved communities. However, ...