Florida Gets New Broward County Commission Member

Governor Charlie Crist today appointed Dania Beach City Commissioner Albert C. Jones to the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

He will fill the vacancy created by the suspension of Josephus “Joe” Eggelletion.

“Al’s broad range of service to his community gives him the necessary experience and insight to serve the people of Broward County with distinction and honor,” Governor Crist said. “His commitment to the community’s young people during his 40-year career as a coach and educator and his involvement on the board of Memorial Healthcare System, including serving as past chairman, has demonstrated his desire to keep the best interests of all residents in mind.”

Jones, 63, was elected to the city commission in 1993 for a four-year term and again in 2007 as vice mayor, an office he held for one year before serving as mayor for one year. During his 40 years as an educator with Broward County Schools, he coached football and swimming while also teaching physical education at McArthur High School, was assistant athletic director at Everglades High School, directed programs for students with special needs and served as the dean of students at Everglades High School from 2003 to 2008. In 2006, Governor Jeb Bush appointed him to serve on the Broward County School Board for three months. He has served on the board of directors for the South Broward Hospital District since 1999, serving as secretary-treasurer, vice chair and chair. He received his bachelor’s degree from Edwards Waters College in Jacksonville and his master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado.

“It has been an honor to serve my community, and I consider it an incredible privilege to have the opportunity to now serve Broward County as a whole,” said Commissioner Jones. “I look forward to doing what I can to move good governance forward.”

Jones’ appointment is the result of Governor Crist’s suspension of public officials due to criminal complaints filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on September 23, 2009. Jones’ term will begin on November 30, 2009.

Topics: Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Dania Beach, Dania Beach City Commissioner, Florida, Governance, politics

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