endorsements

7.24.20 | "Gould’s eyes seem wide open about the challenges facing Orange County, and her current job in public health ought to help.  Gould has been in the thick of it, and is in a better place to make consequential decisions that will stay with kids for years to come."

7.16.20 | On behalf of the almost 150,000 members of the Florida Education Association (FEA), we applaud your decision to run for the school board in Orange county. Your local union and union president believe that you are the pro-public education candidate who will put students and educators first.

7.15.20 | Congratulations! This morning, the CFHLA Political Action Committee and Political Committee (PAC/PC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse your re-election campaign for Orange County School Board – District 4.
 

Due to the challenging economic times for the Hospitality Industry, this endorsement is a testament of CFHLA’s confidence in your commitment to serving as a “Tourism Champion” on the School Board.

Rusty Johnson, Mayor | City of Ocoee

Jim O'Brien, Mayor | Town of Windermere

John Rees, Mayor | City of Winter Garden

Kathy Stark, Mayor | Town of Oakland

7.1.20 | "On behalf of the thousands of instructional personnel represented by the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association, it is my honor to endorse your candidacy for the District 4 School Board seat.  

As our endorsee, we believe that you share our goals to fight to strengthen public schools, improve employees’ working conditions and salaries, and work to make sure we have the tools and resources needed to ensure student success." 

6.26.20 | "Congratulations! The West Orange Political Alliance, Inc. (WOPA), the political action arm of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, has endorsed your re-election to OCPS School Board, District 4.  We know that your qualifications and experience have made you the best candidate in this race and you deserve the support of the voters."

6.17.20 |  "Congratulations! The Board of Directors of the Orlando Regional REALTOR Association has voted to support you in your re-election to the Orange County School Board. The Orlando Regional REALTOR Association is recommending your candidacy to our members based upon your support of real estate issues and pro-business agenda."

In late June 2020, Pam received endorsement from the Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) Political Action Committee.  Along with the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA-PAC), the GOBA PAC screens and endorses candidates who support and recognize the importance of home ownership and home building as an economic force within the community.  "It is an honor to receive GOBA's endorsement for my re-election campaign," Mrs. Gould said. "They understand the importance of a high-quality public education system to the value of homes and great neighborhoods."

"I am pleased to endorse Pam in her reelection campaign. She has been a great partner in finding creative solutions to serve our community.  From working to move school construction up to accommodate growth to partnering to provide little league fields on jointly owned parks and schools property, her partnership and openness to innovating has been valuable to our fast-growing community."

"Pam Gould is a considerate thinker and a passionate advocate who knows how to get things done. I have worked with Pam on environmental issues, educational initiatives and in support of the arts. She is extremely generous with her time and knowledge. I sincerely respect Pam as a leader and am grateful for all that she continues to do for West Orange County."

"The Central Florida Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors PAC is pleased to endorse your re-election to Orange County School Board District 4. We appreciate your support of workforce development career and technical education in Orange County Public Schools and look forward to your continued success."