TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) provided Governor DeSantis’ Office the certified list of nominees to fill the vacancy on the Florida Supreme Court created by the retirement of Justice Alan Lawson.
“I would like to extend my gratitude to the members of the Judicial Nominating Commission for recommending such an exemplary list of strong constitutionalist jurists and practitioners,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “The JNC process is designed to select high-quality candidates for our courts. I would like to thank the Commissioners for their hard work and diligence. They have left me with a difficult choice, but I look forward to appointing our next Supreme Court Justice in the coming weeks.”
Governor DeSantis is committed to selecting a candidate for the Florida Supreme Court who has a keen legal mind and is devoted to the Florida and U.S. Constitutions. The Governor will make his selection based upon the merit and judicial philosophy of the candidates presented.
About the Judicial Nominating Process:
The JNC reviews each applicant to confirm eligibility. Eligible applicants interview with the JNC, which then determines by majority vote which applicants to recommend to the Governor for his consideration. The JNC must nominate no fewer than three and no more than six applicants to the Governor.
The Supreme Court JNC has submitted a list of six nominees to the Governor. The Governor has sixty days to appoint a justice from among the nominees. Find the list of nominees, and more about the Judicial Nominating Commissions and the Judicial Nominating Process, go to www.flgov.com
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court.
Jigisa Patel-Dookhoo, of Rockledge, to serve as Judge on the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court
Patel-Dookhoo has served as Assistant State Attorney since 2016. Currently, she is the Division Chief in the Domestic Violence Unit. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from Western Michigan University. Patel-Dookhoo fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Lisa Davidson.
Gov Ron DeSantis Appoints
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald Wiley to the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners.
Donald Wiley
Wiley, of The Villages, is the Owner of Gold Wingnut Productions, LLC. He previously served as the District Supervisor of the Villages Community Development District 10. Wiley is a veteran of the United States Navy and was honorably discharged after 20 years of service.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Tyler Brandeburg to the School Board of Lake County.
Tyler Brandeburg
Brandeburg, of Leesburg, is a Commercial Insurance Advisor for Brown and Brown. He volunteers his time with the Educational Foundation of Lake County and is a member of Leadership Lake County Class of 2019. Brandeburg earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Florida.
