The Roger Franklin Williams Show

ROGER FRANKLIN WILLIAMS: 7-12-26.

Mike Crabb has dedicated his life to serving Orange County. With 30 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff, experience working with Orange County mayors, and a record of solving problems for local residents, Mike is ready to bring steady, practical leadership to Orange County Commission District 2.

Michelle Archival is a seasoned professional with over 19 years of experience in the higher education industry. She has a demonstrated history of success in leadership, admissions, recruitment, business development, and strategic initiatives. Her faith in God and love for ministry are what brought her to Covenant Journey Academy.

Michelle is currently serving as the Director of Strategic Partnerships for Covenant Journey Academy, specializing in fostering collaborative relationships that drive institutional growth, and expand organizational influence that align with strategic goals. In addition to her leadership acumen, Michelle is bilingual and a Certified Empowerment Life Coach, which has equipped her to engage with diverse communities effectively.

Mike Crabb has dedicated his life to serving Orange County. With 30&nbsp;years of service as a Deputy Sheriff, experience working with Orange County mayors, and a record of solving problems for local residents, Mike is ready to bring steady, practical leadership to Orange County Commission District&nbsp;2.
Michelle Archival is a seasoned professional with over 19 years of experience in the higher education industry. She has a demonstrated history of success in leadership, admissions, recruitment, business development, and strategic initiatives. Her faith in God and love for ministry are what brought her to Covenant Journey Academy. Michelle is currently serving as the Director of Strategic Partnerships for Covenant Journey Academy, specializing in fostering collaborative relationships that drive institutional growth, and expand organizational influence that align with strategic goals. In addition to her leadership acumen, Michelle is bilingual and a Certified Empowerment Life Coach, which has equipped her to engage with diverse communities effectively.

ROGER FRANKLIN WILLIAMS: Guests, Mike Crabb and Michelle Archival.

Chris Messina is a tech entrepreneur and candidate running for Orange County, Florida Mayor in the November 2026 runoff election.
Residence: Winter Park, Florida.
Experience: Over 30 years in business as a medical technology entrepreneur and education philanthropist.
Education: MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master’s degree in City Planning from Rutgers University. 

2026 Mayoral Campaign
Primary Election: He finished second in the August 18, 2026, primary election with about 28% of the vote.
Runoff Election: He advanced to a November 3, 2026, runoff against Tiffany Moore Russell to succeed term-limited Mayor Jerry Demings.

Key Issues & Platform
Tax Relief: He aims to cut property taxes for primary homesteaded residences by up to a $250,000 exemption.
Government Spending: He plans to cut wasteful county spending identified in audits to save millions while fully funding public safety.
Economic Growth: He wants to turn Orange County into a national leader in space technology and high-tech jobs to diversify the local economy

 

Nick Balevich is head of the North Seminole Republican club:

Nick's contact info:

Nickb1968@yahoo.com

sunshinequality@yahoo.com

321-696-9490

Chris Messina is a tech entrepreneur and candidate running for Orange County, Florida Mayor in the November 2026 runoff election.
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2026 Mayoral Campaign
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</ul>
Key Issues &amp; Platform
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</ul>
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Nick Balevich is head of the North Seminole Republican club:
Nick's contact info:
<a href="mailto:Nickb1968@yahoo.com">Nickb1968@yahoo.com</a>
sunshinequality@yahoo.com
321-696-9490

ROGER FRANKLIN WILLIAMS: Guests, Chris Messina and Nick Balevich.

hris Messina’s vision for greater Orlando and Orange County is to see it become one of the top metropolitan areas in America with a diversified economic base, vibrant, safe neighborhoods and efficient, transparent government. Chris is a tech entrepreneur and education philanthropist with over 30 years of business experience. He lives in Winter Park, Orange County. He successfully founded and ran several medical technology businesses and served on multiple boards, among them industry consortiums, hospitals and educational non-profits. Chris has been married for over 20 years to his wife Julie, a naturalized U.S. citizen. They have three children – two at colleges in Florida and one at an Orange County Christian school, where he serves as a volunteer football coach. Chris has an MBA from Harvard, a BS in Economics and a Masters in City & Regional Planning from Rutgers.

hris Messina&rsquo;s vision for greater Orlando and Orange County is to see it become one of the top metropolitan areas in America with a diversified economic base, vibrant, safe neighborhoods and efficient, transparent government. Chris is a tech entrepreneur and education philanthropist with over 30 years of business experience. He lives in Winter Park, Orange County. He successfully founded and ran several medical technology businesses and served on multiple boards, among them industry consortiums, hospitals and educational non-profits. Chris has been married for over 20 years to his wife Julie, a naturalized U.S. citizen. They have three children &ndash; two at colleges in Florida and one at an Orange County Christian school, where he serves as a volunteer football coach. Chris has an MBA from Harvard, a BS in Economics and a Masters in City &amp; Regional Planning from Rutgers.

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