Rep. Juan Alfonso Fernandez-Barquin Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday named state Rep. Juan Alfonso Fernandez-Barquin, a Republican, to serve as
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday named state Rep. Juan Alfonso Fernandez-Barquin, a Republican, to serve as Miami-Dade County clerk of the court and comptroller.
Fernandez-Barquin, an attorney, was first elected to the House in 2018 and most recently chaired the House Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee.
Friday’s appointment will likely lead to a special election in Miami-Dade’s House District 118.
In the news: Florida Gov. DeSantis Appoints Jason Steele To Brevard County Board Of County Commissioners
Luis Montaldo has served as interim clerk of court since longtime clerk Harvey Ruvin died Dec. 31.
Android Users, Click To Download The Free Press App And Never Miss A Story. Follow Us On Facebook and Twitter. Signup for our free newsletter.
We can’t do this without your help; visit our GiveSendGo page and donate any dollar amount; every penny helps.
