Recently, members of the Kissimmee City Commission as well as numerous Osceola County leaders received an update on the status of myregion.org, in an effort to keep regional leaders and the citizenry current about this regional partnership.

More than 40 people attended the meeting to hear the latest news about myregion.org. Executive Committee member and Demographics/Diversity Co-Chair Sally Sherman was invited to appear before the Commissioners by the City of Kissimmee Public Information Officer and myregion.org Communications Committee member, Wayne Larson.

In an eloquent and compelling presentation, Ms. Sherman, who currently serves as Deputy County Manager of Seminole County, gave an overview of the project, its purpose, status and goals. She also described some of the maps developed by myregion.org, outlining Osceola county so the City Commissioners could see first-hand how the data collected impacts the county and the City of Kissimmee directly.

Ms. Sherman stressed that one of the most important components of myregion.org is the opportunity to build relationships and provide a “safe” environment for dialogue and debate. A common knowledge base of community assets across the seven-county region is what will enable leaders to make our region globally competitive.

Kissimmee Vice-Mayor Wendell McKinnon commended Sally for her leadership. The meeting was videotaped and will be broadcast throughout the community. The Kissimmee City Commission meets every Tuesday evening at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall Commission Chambers.

For current meeting information, please contact Wayne Larson at 407.518.2314 or via email at wlarson@kissimmee.org.