Elected official resigns from Oakland Town Commission

Rick Polland is stepping down after 13 years as a commissioner because of new time constraints.

By Amy Quesinberry Price
| 9:25 a.m. December 30, 2024

West Orange Times & Observer
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Oakland Town Commissioner Rick Polland has issued a letter of resignation to Town Manager Andy Stewart and Assistant Town Manager Elise Hui effective Monday, Dec. 30.

“After careful consideration, I have decided to step down due to personal endeavors that would interfere with the time necessary to continue on as commissioner,” Polland wrote.

“This has been a very difficult decision for me,” he wrote. “I value the opportunities and experiences I have gained during the past 13 years serving the town as commissioner and appreciate the support from my colleagues and leadership team.”

He said he hopes the town will continue to seek Dark Sky Certification, which has been one of Polland’s passions.

The commission will be tasked with appointing a qualified resident to the position. Polland’s term ends in March 2026.

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Amy Quesinberry Price

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry Price was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.