LAKE MARY, Fla. - Crissy Stile has secured a victory in the race for Mount Dora mayor, ousting incumbent Cathy Hoechst, by winning 59% of the vote.
A big issue among voters was a proposal to allow for taller buildings in the historic downtown area. Stile had been a vocal opponent of the plan. A graduate of Stetson University, Stile served a full term on the council from 2018 to 2020. She is also the owner of a downtown bookstore.
In the race for Mount Dora City Council District 1, John Cataldo defeated Carroll Jaskulski with 64% of the vote.
In Seminole County, incumbent Megan Sladek easily won a second term as Oviedo's mayor fending off two opponents, Abraham Lopez and Kevin Hipes, by winning 68% of the vote.
In Oviedo’s Group 1 Council race, Natalie Teuchert appears to be on track to unseat incumbent Judith Dolores Smith, with 52% of the vote.
Sprawl and traffic congestion were key issues in the Oviedo races.
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