Simmons was voted in as the number one pick of four of the current commissioners.
The commission’s top five candidates out of the eight individuals who applied for the position were Simmons, Tracy Faison, Guy LaLonde Jr., Veronica Rountree, and Ricky Shirah.
Simmons once worked as an accountant for the city at the start of his career. He is currently a consultant in business, finance, and housing development. He has served as president of the Webster Park Neighborhood Association for 20 years. He also served as the first president of the NAC.
“From an economic perspective, I co-founded the Central Florida Business Diversity Council Inc. 10 years ago,” he said. “Our aim is to advocate, educate and facilitate on behalf of minority-owned small businesses.”
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