Commissioner Patty Sheehan was first elected to the Orlando City Council in 2000, making her one of the most experienced members of the Council. She was the first openly gay person elected to office in Central Florida and has fought for the LGBTQIA+ community ever since, helping to ensure protections against discrimination. One of her current priorities is to combat gentrification by building a new development in Creative Village. Commissioner Sheehan will continue to serve as a fierce advocate for her District 4 constituents.