Erik LaMont Melear

Erik LaMont Melear, P.E., is running as part of a three-candidate slate, "Team VEJ," for three Orange Soil and Water Conservation District seats, per his candidate statement filed with the Orange County Supervisor of Elections. He works as a senior project manager and union steward for the City of Orlando and serves as an associate supervisor for the district, per the same source. He is a registered professional engineer with more than 40 years of experience in the environmental and agricultural fields, including water reuse, system design and nutrient management planning for area ranches, per his statement. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.