Rooted Here. Working For Everyone.
Kimberly Kiss for Orlando City Commissioner District 3
Voting Dates
Early Voting: October 27 – November 2, 2025
General Election: November 4, 2025
Dear Voter,
I am so grateful you are here to learn more about me and my campaign to be your City Commissioner.
I am committed and passionate about my hometown and the potential we have to continue growing together, making this the best place to live and work for all ages.
We face the challenges of a growing city, but together we can:
(1) make commerce work for our community, by
(2) utilizing the strength of our active and artistic community,
(3) resulting in a connected and thriving City Beautiful.
Your Truly,
Kimberly (Worling) Kiss
Meet Kimberly:
Lawyer: “I help families work through the challenges of planning for the future.”
- Understands the importance of planning for future generations as an estate planner & litigator
- Experienced, fierce advocate
Wife & Mother pursuing work-life balance: “I want to empower all of our families.”
- 1st job after college was in non-profit sector
- Raising her two children, two dogs and cat in Orlando
- Balancing family life with running a law practice
Artist & Champion: “Community and Creativity are at the heart of everything I do.”
- Volunteer, Guardian Ad Litem and Attorney Ad Litem
- Former runner, certified yoga instructor
- Hiking family
- Guitar & piano player
- Middle school debate elective teacher
Why?
“Running for Commissioner is a way to blend my commitment to the community with my planning and advocacy skills – I want to make informed decisions for the future that reflect our community’s values.”
Kimberly’s experience helping families navigate emotional legal disputes will be a strong foundation for her role as city commissioner. In her legal work, she balances expertise with empathy, patience, and clear communication—key qualities for public service.
As Commissioner, she will listen to all sides, understand the personal stakes, and use her experience in analysis to recommend practical solutions.
Orlando Education/Background
“Growing up here has shaped me, and I want to be a part of shaping the future for all of us.
- Dover Shores Elementary and O.A.S.I.S., Orlando’s aftercare program
- Howard Middle School
- Boone High School
- Valencia Community College
- Rollins College, Magna Cum Laude, English B.A.
- SUNY Law School, J.D. with Finance Transactions
Fun Fact: Kimberly’s first job was at the Colonial Plaza Chick-fil-a when it opened in 1999, and she would take the Lynx bus from Boone to the Colonial Plaza for work.
Make Commerce work for our Community
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Build stronger ties between our communities and our local/small businesses
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Focus on safe streets to attract businesses for job creation and grow commerce
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Support our families and businesses affected by city projects
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Advocate for sustainable infustructure projects
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Creative financial solutions for affordable housing
Utilize Strengths of our active, athletic and artistic Community
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Improve parks, particularly athlete and artist venues for community events.
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Promote farmer’s markets and other artisan fairs to promote local commerce and creativity
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Support creative art programs for children
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Provide education and discussion surrounding childhood screen time and social media
Connected and Thriving City Beautiful
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Diverse housing options to meet the needs of our residents
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Keep our money local
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Connect our athletic and artistic interests with City’s goals and growth.
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Keep our City Beautiful for future generations