Orlando City Commissioner Tony Ortiz , a U.S. military veteran, former police officer, and dedicated public servant, announced that he is officially ending his affiliation with the Republican Party and joining the Democratic Party .

“For more than three decades, I’ve devoted my life to service — in uniform, on patrol, and in public office,” said Commissioner Ortiz. “That service has never been about politics. It’s been about people. And I can no longer remain aligned with a party whose priorities no longer reflect the needs and values of the people I serve.”

Ortiz emphasized that his decision stems from a growing disconnect between the Republican Party’ s direction and the realities facing the diverse, working-class communities of Orlando. He cited harmful efforts to suppress votin

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