Dear Residents,
We are pleased to share an important update regarding the 2026 University Park Recreation District (UPRD) Board of Supervisors Election.
APPOINTMENT OF 2026 UPRD ELECTION CHAIR
The University Park Recreation District has designated Don Ferris as the 2026 UPRD Election Chair.
The Election Chair will oversee and coordinate election-related activities for the 2026 election in coordination with District Management and in accordance with applicable requirements.
Have questions? Please contact Don Ferris, Election Chair, at dferrissalt@aol.com.
ABOUT THIS ELECTION
Two (2) UPRD Board Supervisor seats are up for election.
Each position serves a three-year term.
This election is conducted under University Park Recreation District Charter and applicable Florida laws.
LAST CALL FOR CANDIDATES
Residents of University Park are encouraged to run for one of the two open Supervisor positions on the UPRD Board.
Candidate Requirements:
Candidate information as outlined on the Candidate Nomination Form must be received by the District Manager no later than 5:00 p.m. EST, Today, December 17, 2025.
Submitted candidate information will be posted on the UPRD website throughout the election period.
Candidate Forums will be held on or before January 30, 2026; participation is encouraged but not required.
Successful candidates must annually complete Florida Form 1 (financial disclosure) and comply with applicable ethics requirements.
A full description of Board Supervisor responsibilities, nomination formatting, and word limits for candidate statements is available under the 2026 Election Page on the UPRD website and linked at the end of this email.
KEY DATES – 2026 UPRD ELECTION
December 17, 2025 – 5:00 p.m.
Final date for Candidate nominations. Application can be submitted to the District Manager via email at carvalhov@pfm.com or via U.S. Mail to Vivian Carvalho, PFM, 3501 Quadrangle Blvd., Suite 270, Orlando, FL 32817
On or before December 31, 2025
Voter registration process for Lot Owners and Residents completed confirming the voter eligibility. To register click here.
January 9, 2026
Ballots and Proxies distributed (voting begins).
On or before January 30, 2026
There will be (2) Candidate Forums inviting all the candidates to participate.
February 17, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.
Final election date with poll closing at 12:00 noon. Immediately following ballot verification by the Election Chair the results will be announced.
CONTACT
For questions or assistance, please contact the District Manager’s Office:
Vivian Carvalho
carvalhov@pfm.com
All official election materials — including the Call for Candidates, nomination forms, and voter eligibility information — are available at:
👉 https://universityparkrd.com/election/