Sarah Sprinkel announces re-election bid

Commissioner Sarah Sprinkel was set to announce her run for re-election as a Winter Park City Commissioner Tuesday night at press time at Palmano’s Trattoria and Wine Bar.

“When I ran three years ago, I ran because I wanted to bring the community together,” Sprinkel said. “We’re all really looking after the community in a very positive way – I think that’s why I want to continue. I’ve seen the products of what happens when we work together.”

Sprinkel originally joined the City Commission in 2011 after winning a close campaign battle with attorney Bonnie Jackson.

The City Commissioner won’t know whether she’ll be opposed for her seat until Jan. 7 when official qualifying for the election ends.

“I have people all the time who say to me ‘Boy, our town has never looked this good,’” Sprinkel said. “I kind of feel that way too. Those are the things that make me want to stay for another three years.”

This year marks the end of Commissioner Steve Leary’s term as well, but he’s yet to formally announce a campaign for re-election.

Winter Park’s next municipal election will be Tuesday, March 11. If necessary, a primary will be held Feb. 11.