Val Demings

Valdez Venita Demings née Butler born March 12 1957 is an American politician and former police officer who served as US representative for Floridas 10th congressional district from 2017 to 2023 The district covered most of the western half of Orlando and includes much of the area around Orlandos resort parks It includes many of Orlandos western suburbs including Apopka and Winter Garden From 2007 to 2011 Demings served as the first female chief of the Orlando Police Department closing a 27year career in law enforcement She has also been first lady of Orange County Florida since December 4 2018 when her husband Jerry Demings was sworn in as County Mayor