An influential Orlando hospitality association is endorsing three candidates in the upcoming Orlando City Council races.

The Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association ( CFHLA ) recommends incumbent Jim Gray for District 1, Roger Chapin in District 3 and incumbent Shan Rose in District 5.

“Commissioners Gray and Rose have been steadfast allies of the hospitality and tourism industry throughout their service on the Orlando City Council,” said Jay Leonard , Complex General Manager of the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista-Disney Springs Resort Area and Chair of the CFHLA PAC and PC, in a statement.

“Additionally, Roger Chapin brings decades of experience within the public and private sector, leadership in serving our community, and fostering economic development.”

Gray, who wa

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