ORLANDO, Fla. — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon and former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson joined Disney workers Tuesday, Oct. 20, for an Orlando town hall focused on affordability and the financial pressures facing hospitality employees. Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate
Organizers promoted the Disney Workers for Affordability Town Hall as a discussion about fair wages, affordable housing and the challenges facing working families in Central Florida.
According to Nixon’s campaign, the gathering was intended to give workers from the Service Trades Council Union an opportunity to describe their experiences and raise concerns about corporate policies affecting their livelihoods.
Nixon calls for a louder response
During her remarks, Nixon referenced former first lady Michelle Obama’s message about responding to political opposition.
“Michelle Obama said when they go low we go high. But I say, when they go low we get loud,” Nixon told the crowd.
Nelson emphasizes Senate oversight
Nelson told attendees that Florida needed a senator like Nixon to challenge the Trump administration.
In a statement included in the campaign’s announcement before the event, Nelson said he had already voted for Nixon and emphasized the Senate’s oversight responsibilities.
“I have already cast my vote for Angie Nixon because it’s important that we have a Senate that fulfills its role as a check and balance against President Trump and the administration’s extremism and corruption,” Nelson said in the statement.
Nelson previously represented Florida in both chambers of Congress and served as NASA administrator from 2021 to 2025.
