District 1 Commissioner and Navy veteran backs Eskamani's People's Platform of Affordability, Safety, and Transparency
ORLANDO, Fla. — Today, Orlando City Commissioner Tom Keen, who represents District 1, announced his endorsement of Dr. Anna V. Eskamani for Mayor of Orlando. Keen, a U.S. Navy veteran and former State Representative, joins a growing coalition of community leaders, workers, and organizations backing Eskamani's campaign built on the People's Platform.
Commissioner Keen was elected to the Orlando City Council in 2025, unseating a 13-year incumbent to represent District 1, the city's fastest-growing district, which includes Lake Nona, Lee Vista, and the area around Orlando International Airport. Before joining the City Council, he served alongside Eskamani in the Florida House of Representatives.
“I served alongside Dr. Anna Eskamani in Tallahassee and saw firsthand how she consistently shows up for Orlando families. Even in a challenging political environment, she gets results—solving problems, passing legislation, and securing essential funding. As Orlando grows, we need a Mayor who makes sure that growth works for everyone: working families and small businesses alike. We need a leader who invests in public safety, makes affordability and transit priorities, and runs City Hall with transparency and accountability. Dr. Eskamani has the experience, commitment, and effectiveness Orlando needs. I’m proud to endorse her for Mayor.” — Orlando City Commissioner Tom Keen, District 1
“I'm deeply grateful for Commissioner Keen's endorsement. Tom has spent his life in service — from the Navy to the Florida House to City Hall — and he knows firsthand what it takes to make sure Orlando's growth keeps up with the needs of the people who live here, from public safety to congestion prevention to affordable homes. I look forward to partnering with him and the entire City Council to build an Orlando that is more affordable, safer, and more transparent for everyone." — Dr. Anna V. Eskamani, candidate for Mayor of Orlando
Eskamani's campaign is organized around three pillars: Affordability, ensuring working families can afford to live, work, and raise their families in Orlando; Safety, investing in the public safety infrastructure and community supports every neighborhood deserves; and Transparency, opening up City Hall so residents can see and shape how decisions are made.
Commissioner Keen's endorsement follows recent endorsements from the Florida State Council of Machinists, United Autoworkers of America, and so many others. See more here.
