Orlando mayor buddy dyer has led the city for more than two decades, but in the midst of his final term he’s still motivated to do more.
Having served as mayor of Orlando since 2003, Buddy Dyer is now the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. Dyer, who was re-elected in November this year, announced that this will be his final term as mayor. But, before he leaves office and a legacy behind, the self-proclaimed “happiest mayor in America” has got plenty more he wants to accomplish.
Dyer is a Central Florida native and has strong community ties. We were excited to have the chance to sit down with him to talk about his time as the mayor of Orlando, future plans, and more.
What are your favorite childhood memories from Central Florida, if you were born in Orlando but grew up in Kissimmee?
I have fond memories of watching the lightning bugs and fireflies until the sun went down. Many years ago, I played in at least three different baseball leagues.
Your last term as Mayor of Orlando has been announced. What are your main goals for the final term as Mayor of Orlando?
I have always wanted to…
