The leading candidate for Orlando mayor says local small businesses are struggling and that municipal construction projects are making things worse during the tough times. This message may not make Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer happy, but it is an important message for him and the Orlando City Council to hear. And for small businesses around Orlando, it should be a very welcome message. The candidate for mayor also had a direct plea for local residents.
Democrat Anna Eskamani, who is running for Orlando mayor in 2027, called on the community to get out and support small businesses as many struggle to stay open. She called on the community to be “putting our money where our values are” by supporting small businesses, especially those impacted by local construction projects.
“If you’re like me, you love supporting small businesses,” Anna Eskamani said in a recent video. “And if you’re also like me you probably follow a lot of small businesses online and you’ve likely noticed that things aren’t looking so good for our small businesses. Many have closed here in Orlando and others are struggling to stay afloat. We also have a lot of new construction projects happening our community and that impacts the ability for small businesses to attract customers.”…