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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 02 20 - Bear, David Application (Charter Review - District 5).pdfSubmit Date: Feb 20, 2026 First Name Last Name Home Address City State Postal Code Email Address Primary Phone Alternate Phone City of Winter Springs, FL Boards & Commissions Application Form Public Records Profile What district do you live in? District 5 Which Boards would you like to apply for? Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee: Submitted Eligibility Are you duly registered to vote in Seminole County? Yes No Are you duly registered to vote in the City of Winter Springs? Yes No Do you live within the city limits of Winter Springs Yes No How long have you been a resident of Winter Springs? Last 12 years. Total 22 years. David Bear 921 Tuskawilla Trail Winter Springs FL 32708 david@bearlegalsolutions.com Home: (407) 739-0889 Davi Bear Have you ever been convicted or found guilty, regardless of adjudication, of a felony in any jurisdiction? Any plea of nolo contendere (no contest) shall be considered a conviction for the purposes of this question. Yes No Do you currently serve on any other City of Winter Springs board or committee? Yes No Do you have any private or personal interests which might conflict with serving the City's interests if you were to be appointed to serve on this board or committee? Yes No City ordinance requires that all persons applying for a City board or committee must voluntarily consent to a standard criminal background check before being appointed to a board or committee. Do you voluntarily consent to having a standard background check being performed on you by the City of Winter Springs? Yes No Are you related to a City of Winter Springs Commission member by blood, adoption, or marriage? Yes No Interest & Experiences Why are you interested in serving on a board or committee? I am deeply committed to improving our communities and improving our local governments. The effectiveness of government is rooted in the structure of that government, and the charter review process is the mechanism to review and improve that. Briefly state any specialized knowledge or prior experience you have that would be useful in assisting the board or committee in accomplishing its purpose. I am an experienced lawyer and have worked extensively with Seminole County and local city governments. With those experiences, I have a keen eye on evaluating what is and what is not working within government. Briefly state any experience you have in serving on any governmental board or committee. I have served on Seminole County's Seminole Forever Acquisition and Restoration Committee since the program began, 2 years ago. I have served on the Judicial Nominating Committee for the 18th Circuit of Florida for 10 years. Davi Bear Date of Birth Financial Disclosure Requirement State Reporting Requirements Ethnicity * Caucasian/Non-Hispanic Gender * Male Do you have a physical disability? Yes No Please Agree with the Following Statement You hereby acknowledge the existence of the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and the Florida Sunshine Law which may pertain to you if you are appointed to a City Board or Committee. If appointed it is your sole obligation and duty to comply with such laws. I Agree Please Agree with the Following Statement You hereby represent to the City of Winter Springs under penalties of perjury that the information provided herein is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge and the City of Winter Springs has the right to rely on that information I Agree Acknowledgment Please Agree with the Above You agree that you have read and understood the above and further agree to comply with noted requirements. I Agree 03/19/1981 Davi Bear