District 2
Neighborhood Leaders
Information for District 2 Homeowners Association and Neighborhood leaders for their partnership with County and local government
Vision & Principles
Why do I offer a Neighborhood Leader Program?
I believe the success of our neighborhoods depends upon a strong partnership between neighborhood leaders and county government and the collaboration of leaders with one another.
What is the Neighborhood Leader Program patterned after?
We follow principles espoused in planner Bill Kercher’s books about “Character Neighborhoods”, “Character Towns”, and “Character Main Streets”. (Available from Amazon or the Orange County Library)
What are the five principles?
The Neighborhood Safe.
The primary reason government exists is to keep citizens safe in their homes, neighborhoods, streets, and community.
The Neighborhood Economic.
Neighborhoods are the major portion of a municipalities land and the generator of property and sales tax revenues. They should be safe, attractive, affordable, and accessible. Character neighborhoods are factors in the ability to retain and recruit businesses which pay adequate wages.
The Neighborhood Sociability.
Complete neighborhoods give us a sense of belonging, continuity, ownership, and responsibility for the greater good. Neighborhood associations and residents are important agents to nurture their neighborhood’s social activities.
The Neighborhood Infrastructure.
Character neighborhoods should have potable water, sewer, stormwater management, well-maintained streets & sidewalks, upgraded street lighting, and broadband. It is important that the area has a complete array of amenities, shopping, dining, medical services, transportation options, etc.
The Neighborhood Sustainability.
Sustainability has many forms from environmental stewardship to high-functioning neighborhood associations.
How does the program work?
Quarterly Meetings:
Four quarterly meetings are offered at Wekiva High School, generally the third Thursday of the month.
Each area sits together for collaborative conversations, planning, and discussions. Currently, active areas include Lockhart, North Pine Hills, Southern Apopka, and Wekiwa Springs.
Schedule of Quarterly Meetings
- 1st – strategic yearly planning session for workdays and events.
- 2nd – deeper dive into one of the five Neighborhood Principles.
- 3rd – continuation of the principle and preparation for the Corridor of the Year Contest.
- 4th Quarterly Meeting is a celebration of the D2 Person of the Year, Neighborhood of the Year, and Corridor of the Year.
People of Groups:
The Commissioner will be shepherding the following groups which are the activity arm of the Quarterly Leader Meetings.
- People of Lockhart meets 1st Tues.,of the month at Lockhart Baptist Church 6:30 PM
- People of Wekiwa Springs meets 1st Tues., at Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church 7:00 PM
- New People of N. Pine Hills is forming the first of the year
- New People of Southern Apopka will form in early spring
Activities include advocacy for missing infrastructure, county staff presentations, corridor clean-ups and beautification, event planning, Corridor of the Year activities, mural development, and support for unique area organizations. All activities support the five Kercher principles.
Quarterly Meetings
1st Quarter 2022
4th Quarter 2022
1st Quarter 2023
2nd Quarter 2023
Calendar of Events
This calendar has important dates of upcoming district meetings and area cleanups or events. Please check the area’s page (ie. People of Wekiwa Springs, People of Lockhart, etc) for more in depth info about the event.
Corridor of the Year Award
In District 2 of Orange County, Florida we hold a corridor competition for the most improved corridor of the year. Residents work together to upgrade and revamp specific areas for their area. The corridors are judged on various aspects and a point system determines the winner. Once a corridor wins, it may not be entered again and the area must find another corridor to improve.
2021 Corridor of the Year
And the Winner was Wekiva Spring Road and the People of Wekiwa Springs! It was our inaugural year and new concept fot the district. Congratulations for a job well done!
2022 Corridor of the Year
And the Winner was Magnolia Homes Road and the People of Lockhart! It was 2 years in coming, but you all worked hard and won the contest. Congratulations for a job well done!
2023 Corridor of the Year
All of our areas in District 2 are in the running. From Mott Avenue/Eden Park Road to N. Hiawassee Road to Sheeler Road to Votaw Road, our groups are working hard to win the title. Good luck everyone!