Mike Crabb
Orange County Sheriff's Office lieutenant and owner of The Shirt Shop USA in Ocoee. Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed him to the District 2 seat in late July 2026, after Commissioner Christine Moore resigned to run for Apopka mayor; he was sworn in Aug. 25. He advanced to the runoff as runner-up in the District 2 primary (other candidates: George Oliver III, Marsha Summersill, Wes Hodge).
How they got on the ballot: Second in Aug 18 primary with close to 26%
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Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Leans agree· stated position
Crabb's campaign website, quoted on Ballotpedia, lists economic affordability first among his priorities and says he will work to tackle housing costs, reduce taxes and attract high-paying jobs. It does not say which spending he would cut.
"Mike will work to tackle housing costs, reduce taxes, and attract high-paying jobs so families can afford to live, work, and thrive in Northwest Orange County."
Property taxes Mixed / neutral· stated position
Crabb said he is concerned about the revenue the county could lose under the homestead-exemption amendment but that it is premature to decide on specific cuts; he called the potential deficits 'huge numbers.'
"These are huge numbers"
Environment & water Leans agree· stated position
At the District 2 runoff forum in Apopka on Sept. 22 he also named septic-to-sewer conversion a priority for the district.
Growth & development Leans agree· stated position
Crabb's website says growth must be managed responsibly and that development should meet residents' needs, protect existing neighborhoods, improve infrastructure and pay for itself.
"Mike believes growth must be managed responsibly. Development should meet the needs of residents, protect existing neighborhoods, improve infrastructure, and pay for itself."
Crime & policing Leans agree· stated position
Crabb's website lists crime prevention and public safety among his priorities and says that as a deputy sheriff with decades of experience he will support first responders and keep public safety a top priority.
"As a deputy sheriff with decades of experience, Mike understands that safe communities are the foundation of a strong quality of life."
No public position found on 2 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Housing affordability, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
- Water, traffic and public safety — Crabb pointed to septic-to-sewer work in the Wekiva River basin, said traffic requires faster deployment of traffic technology, and said protecting public safety is a priority while noting how the sheriff and fire departments are funded.
- Traffic and transportation — Crabb's website says he supports faster implementation of technology to improve traffic flow, strengthen connectivity and expand transportation options in Northwest Orange County.
- Role of county government — At the District 2 runoff forum he said local government's core obligations are public safety and infrastructure, cited his 30 years in law enforcement, and said the county should be open and inviting to business.
Record: votes, actions and documented facts
- Appointed Orange County Commissioner, District 2, by Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the vacancy left by Christine Moore's resignation (reported Aug. 3, 2026).