As Osceola County experiences rapid growth, District 3 County Commissioner and Vice Chairman Brandon Arrington hosted the county’s first-ever Government Resource Fair at Valencia College’s Poinciana Campus to strengthen connections between residents, government services, and community partners.

The fair brought together transportation experts, county departments, housing advocates, health professionals, and local organizations to share updates, answer questions, and provide one-on-one engagement with attendees. The event highlighted solutions to pressing issues such as transportation infrastructure, public safety, and housing—key concerns for the rapidly developing district.

Transportation was a primary focus, with agencies including the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Osceola County Transportation & Transit, LYNX, and SunRail providing updates on major projects.
Residents learned about the Southport Connector Expressway PD&E Study, which proposes a 15-mile expressway linking Poinciana Parkway to Pleasant Hill Road. Plans include widening Cypress Parkway to six lanes, enhancing eight intersections, and constructing a multi-use trail.
The Northeast Connector Expressway Study was also featured, outlining future segments that will connect Florida’s Turnpike to U.S. 192 and eventually to the planned State Road 534.

Attendees had the opportunity to meet directly with leaders from departments such as Emergency Management, Housing & Community Services, Veterans Services, Public Safety, and Parks & Public Lands. They also engaged with elected officials including Senator Kristen Arrington, Tax Collector Bruce Vickers, representatives from Congressman Darren Soto’s Office, and members of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue & EMS.

Local nonprofits, including the Early Learning Coalition, Osceola Community Health Services, Osceola Reads, Bike/Walk Central Florida, and UCF’s Puerto Rico Research Hub, were also on hand to provide educational materials and resources.

In addition to valuable information, the fair offered community raffles and giveaways. Residents received digital tablets, weather radios, and QuickDam sandbags courtesy of Osceola County Emergency Management Director Bill Litton. The Parks & Public Lands Department distributed free trees, promoting sustainability and neighborhood beautification.

Vice Chair Arrington emphasized the importance of events like this in fostering transparency and accessibility.

“This event was about bringing government closer to the people,” Arrington said. “As our community grows, so does the need to stay informed—especially about issues that affect our daily lives, like traffic, housing, and public safety.”

The overwhelmingly positive response from attendees and partners underscores the success of Osceola County Commission Vice Chairman Brandon Arrington’s Government Resource Fair.

For more information about upcoming community initiatives, visit www.osceola.org.