Government

City of Orlando, Florida

The City of Orlando operates under a strong mayor–council form of government, featuring a mayor elected at-large and six city commissioners representing individual districts, all serving four-year terms.

Mayor’s Role: The mayor serves as the full-time chief executive officer, overseeing daily operations, presiding over city council meetings, and appointing department heads with council confirmation.

City Council: Comprising six district-elected commissioners, the city council enacts ordinances, approves the city budget, and addresses constituent concerns.

Public Participation: Orlando encourages resident involvement through open city council meetings, public input opportunities on agenda items, and engagement via boards, workshops, and neighborhood organizations.

This governance structure ensures elected officials are directly accountable to residents, promoting responsive and effective municipal administration.

General Information

Business and Financial Services

Economic Development

Executive Offices

Families, Parks, and Recreation

Fire Department

Housing and Community Development

Housing and Community Development Home

Orlando Venues

Police Department

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Public Works

Transportation

Contact Information

City Hall Address: 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
Mailing Address: [Department Name], City Hall, P.O. Box 4990, Orlando, FL 32802-4990
Main Phone Number: 407.246.2121
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mayor’s Office:

Mayor: Buddy Dyer
Phone: 407.246.2221
Email: buddy.dyer@orlando.gov

City Commissioners:

District 1 Commissioner: Jim Gray
- Phone: 407.246.2001
- Email: jim.gray@orlando.gov
District 2 Commissioner: Tony Ortiz
- Phone: 407.246.2002
- Email: tony.ortiz@orlando.gov
District 3 Commissioner: Robert F. Stuart
- Phone: 407.246.2003
- Email: robert.stuart@orlando.gov
District 4 Commissioner: Patty Sheehan
- Phone: 407.246.2004
- Email: patty.sheehan@orlando.gov
District 5 Commissioner: Shan Rose
- Phone: 407.246.2005
- Email: shan.rose@orlando.gov
District 6 Commissioner: Bakari F. Burns
- Phone: 407.246.2006
- Email: bakari.burns@orlando.gov

Departments and Offices:

Business and Financial Services:
- Phone: 407.246.2341
Economic Development:
- Phone: 407.246.2821
Families, Parks, and Recreation:
- Phone: 407.246.4300
Fire Department (Non-Emergency):
- Phone: 407.246.3473
Housing and Community Development:
- Phone: 407.246.2708
Orlando Police Department:
- Non-Emergency Phone: 321.235.5300
- Information Desk: 407.246.2470
- Email: opd@orlando.gov
Permitting Services:
- General Information/Call Center: 407.246.2271
- Business Tax Receipt Information: 407.246.2204
Procurement and Contracts Division:
- Phone: 407.246.2291
Public Works:
- Phone: 407.246.2266
Transportation:
- Phone: 407.246.2281