ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani has filed to run to be the next Mayor of Orlando.
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Eskamani plans to hold a news conference at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Orlando City Hall to discuss her announcement in more detail.
Eskamani, 34, has been actively involved in local politics since her first campaign in 2018.
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The decision to run for Mayor of Orlando comes after current Mayor Buddy Dyer announced that he is not planning to seek reelection after his term ends.
Eskamani, a Democrat, says she has already received several endorsements, including those from Congressman Maxwell Frost, State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, and State Rep. LaVon Bracy.
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“Running for Mayor of my hometown is the honor of a lifetime,” Eskamani said in a news release. “Orlando is where I grew up, went to school, and started my first job. It’s where my working-class immigrant parents saw an opportunity for their children and where I discovered my purpose after losing my mom to cancer at just 13 years old. In 2027, Orlando faces a pivotal moment. And with so much uncertainty at the national level, we need a people-centered leader with the courage to challenge the status quo and the vision to deliver bold, creative solutions to address our community’s everyday challenges - from homelessness and public safety to small business support and affordability. These issues are complex, but through grit, grace, and a relentless work ethic, I know I am the leader Orlando needs to move us forward into the future.”
Channel 9 will have a crew at Eskamani’s news conference and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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