Diane Velazquez

Professional Background

Diane Velazquez is a retired New York police detective whose 21-year law-enforcement career included criminal and insurance-fraud investigations. She first won Apopka Seat 2 in 2014, served on Orange County’s planning and zoning commission during 2018–2020, and returned to the city commission in 2020. Her official profile also records municipal-official training and service with local civic and economic-development organizations.

Experience

• Retired NYPD Detective, 21-year police career.
• Apopka Seat 2, first elected 2014; returned in 2020 after county planning and zoning service.

Education

• Central Commercial High School, graduate.

• New York City Police Academy, completed police training.

Office & Authority

Municipal authority follows the city charter and Florida law.

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