Scott Boyd opens Winter Garden campaign headquarters
- Winter Garden officials and residents show support -

Winter Garden, Florida – April 3, 2008 – Scott Boyd, candidate for Orange County Commission, District 1, opened his campaign headquarters in downtown Winter Garden on Thursday, March 27 with the help of most of Winter Garden’s City Commission. Boyd was joined by Mayor John Rees, Commissioners Colin Sharman, Harold Bouler and Bob Buchanan. All four endorsed Boyd’s candidacy and called upon all of Winter Garden to support “Winter Garden’s own.”

Mayor John Rees opened the ceremony by stating why he is supporting Boyd. “I look at a person’s character, intelligence and ability to get out and work hard. I look for someone who is deep rooted and worried about the community and who is going to do what is in our best interest.”

Commissioner Bouler addressed the crowd of Winter Garden residents and business owners who had come out to show their support. “I am happy to endorse Scott Boyd. The criteria of a good candidate is how he reaches out to all of the community he is going to represent. Scott Boyd has been to our meetings and he has talked to our residents,” states Bouler. “He is going to represent all of the people, not just a select few; be they rich or poor and all in between and that says something about his character!”

Commissioner Bob Buchanan added, “I’ve known Scott’s family for years. He was raised with the same values that all of us consider important. Scott will do the right thing, not only for Winter Garden, but for all of West Orange County.”

Commissioner Colin Sharman greeted the crowd and showed his support of Scott Boyd. “When looking at a candidate I look at someone for what they’ll do and how hard they will work. A year ago I saw how hard Scott worked for Steve Precourt’s campaign. He went door to door and found out what is important to the people from West Orange County all the way to Osceola County,” states Sharman. “He knows our issues and has met the people. Scott is going to work hard for us in West Orange County and do the things we need to do. That is why I’m going to stand behind Scott Boyd.”

Boyd thanked his supporters and welcomed them to visit his campaign headquarters as well as shared his priorities and reasons for seeking election for Orange County Commission, District 1. “Once elected my goal will be to make fighting crime a much higher priority, and I will vote to hold the line on taxes and make government live within its means. I will vote for a smart sensible growth plan that protects our quality of life, while encouraging the protection of our environment and our future water supply. I will support a transportation system that promotes connectivity and walk ability within our communities. Lastly, I will defend the time honored American values we all believe in.”

Boyd closed the ceremony with the following statement, “If the voters are looking for a “show horse,” I may not be their candidate. But if you’re looking for a “work horse,” or someone who’s not afraid of hard work and who doesn’t care who gets the credit as long as the job is getting done, then I am definitely your guy.”

Scott Boyd is a sixth-generation Orange County resident. He attended our public schools, Valencia Community College and graduated with a Bachelors degree from Florida State University. He has been Vice-President of McKinnon Corporation, an agri-business/citrus company for fourteen years. He has served in a host of volunteer organizations and is currently Vice Chairman of the Orange County Building Codes Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Scott, his wife Erin, and their two sons reside in Unincorporated Orange County. For additional information, please visit www.ElectScottBoyd.com or call 407-595-9964.