Amy lockharT
for Seminole County Commission
Amy Lockhart is a mom, community leader, and our County Commissioner. Amy is committed to protecting taxpayers, our freedoms, and our quality of life.
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About Amy
Keeping our economy strong while ensuring we have top rated public safety is Amy’s priority as our County Commissioner.
Amy previously served as Chairman of the Seminole County School Board, where she worked to maintain our prestigious A-rated schools and preserve parental control of our children’s education.
Professionally, Amy offers a broad base of experience. With a background in marketing and sales, she operated her own consulting business prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom for eight years. In 2004, Amy had the opportunity to return to work full time for the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners, where she served the needs of our community every day.
Amy and her husband, Tim, have been married for 32 years, and have two kids. Karis is a graduate of Seminole High School and the University of Central Florida. Jake is a graduate of Lake Mary High School and Florida State University. Tim and Amy now share their Sanford home with two goldendoodles, Bear and Maggie. Their family attends Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Sanford where Amy serves as a member of the Vestry. In her “spare time”, Amy enjoys keeping chickens, tending her kitchen garden, cooking, playing Mahjong, and researching genealogy.
Amy on the Issues
Protecting Our Quality of Life
Accountability & Transparency
Amy prioritizes accountable and accessible government for all residents. She believes government should be 100% transparent and not operate behind closed doors. Amy will keep Seminole County’s government working efficiently and in service to you.
Protecting Our Families
Amy supports law enforcement 100%. She works hand in hand with Sheriff Lemma to ensure the Sheriff’s office has the resources to protect our families. During her tenure, Amy has consistently voted to meet the needs of our public safety partners.
Amy is endorsed by Sheriff Lemma and the Seminole County Professional Firefighters.
More Jobs and Lower Taxes
Amy’s highest priority is protecting taxpayers. That means creating an environment for high wage jobs and keeping taxes low. Seminole County maintains the lowest taxes in the Central Florida region. As County Commissioner, she has prioritized responsible spending and strategic budgeting. She also believes that by matching workforce programs in our local schools, UCF, and Seminole State College with employers, we can create pathways to high paying careers.
Amy is a tireless advocate for small businesses and is endorsed by the Orlando Regional Realtor Association and the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association.
Amy in the Community
Current Community Engagement
- Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (SunRail), former Chairman
- Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX), Board Member
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, former Chairman
- District 24 Medical Examiner Committee, Board Member
- Florida Association of Counties Institute for County Government in partnership with UF/IFAS
- Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Member
- C.L.E.O. (Community Leaders and Elected Officials), Member
- Sallie Harrison Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Member
- Seminole State College, Trustee
- Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Vestry Member
Awards and Recognition
- “Person of Year” named in Amy’s Honor – Emerald Awards a Salute to Black Excellence in Seminole County
- “Advanced Certified County Commissioner” – Institute for County Government, completed 2023
- “Certified County Commissioner” – Institute for County Government, completed 2021
- “Advanced Certified County Commissioner” – Institute for County Government, completed 2023
- “2022 Florida Trustee of the Year” – Association of Florida Colleges
- “2019 Women of the Year” – Orange Appeal Magazine
- “2013 Brave Lass Award” – Scottish American Society of Central Florida
- “2008 Leadership Award” – SafeHouse of Seminole
- Featured Centennial Forum Columnist – Sanford Herald
Prior Community Engagement
- Seminole County Value Adjustment Board
- Board of Directors, Florida Association of Counties
- Central Florida Commission on Homelessness
- Board Member, Rescue Outreach Mission
- Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools
- Foundation for Seminole State College
- Public Schools Facilities Planning Commission (PSFPC)
- Seminole County Mayors and Managers
- 18th Judicial Circuit Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
- Seminole County Tourist Development Council
- Public Safety Coordinating Council
- Seminole County Young Life, Board Member and Chairman
- St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Vestry Member
- National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Treasurer, Sallie Harrison Chapter
- Lake Mary Woman’s Club, First Vice President & Education Chair
- Seminole County League of Women Voters, Member
- National Rifle Association, Member
- Seminole County J Douglas Williams YMCA, Board of Directors
- Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Board of Directors
- Altamonte Community Leaders
- Florida School Board Association (FSBA) Legislative Committee
- Florida Coalition of School Board Members, Founding Member
- Central Florida Public School Board Coalition (13 school districts representing over 1,000,000 students), Member
- SCPS Gifted Advisory Committee
- SCPS Foundation Grants for Great Ideas Committee
- SCPS Business Advisory Board Liaison
Endorsements
When the people who keep our community safe and the people who help it grow are standing together, that tells you something.
Amy has been endorsed by local law enforcement, firefighters, business leaders and realtors.
Sheriff Dennis Lemma
Seminole County Firefighters for Amy Lockhart
Orlando Regional Realtor Association
Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
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