Orange Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, District 3
What does this office do?
- Running drainage, erosion, and watershed projects
- Helping landowners with conservation
- Deciding how conservation money is spent in the district
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Public Infrastructure
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Chuck Drake is a licensed Florida geologist who has worked as a hydrogeologist since 1982, developing drinking water supplies for utilities, and was a governor-appointed member of the St. Johns River Water Management District board. His priorities are water conservation, supply and quality.
Nonpartisan
Erik LaMont Melear is a professional engineer and senior project manager for the City of Orlando who serves as an appointed associate supervisor of the Orange Soil and Water Conservation District. He lists public education, stormwater and flood resilience, and water quality as priorities.
Nonpartisan
As of October 2026, we found no public information about José Antonio Rodriguez's job, background, or goals.
Sources: voteorangefl.gov2