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Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission today certified a list of nominees for appointment to fill three upcoming vacancies on the Florida Supreme Court. The list contains 11 well-qualified individuals who would serve the people of Florida with honor and integrity.
Upon reviewing the list of nominees for appointment to the Florida Supreme Court, Governor-elect Ron DeSantis released the following statement:
“I appreciate the hard work of the Judicial Nominating Commission in certifying this list of talented and highly qualified individuals,” said Governor-elect DeSantis. “Governor Scott leaves behind an outstanding legacy of strong judicial appointments while in office. I look forward to his counsel as I work to evaluate each nominee to ensure that the next three justices appointed to the Florida Supreme Court will respect our Constitution and the rule of law and serve our state with distinction.”
Lieutenant Governor-elect Jeanette Nuñez released the following statement:
“The list released today by the Judicial Nominating Commission contains well-qualified and distinguished individuals who will continue the important work of the Florida Supreme Court,” stated Lt. Governor-elect Nuñez. “In selecting from this distinguished group, our administration has a tremendous opportunity to appoint justices who will uphold our Constitution and secure Florida’s future.”
Following the Judicial Nominating Commission’s release of their list of nominees for appointment to the Florida Supreme Court, state leaders from across Florida voiced their strong support for the nominees:
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi
“This is an incredibly well-qualified list of individuals certified by the Commission. These are brilliant legal minds who would undoubtedly serve our highest court with integrity and distinction.”
Florida House Speaker Jose Oliva
“The individuals submitted by the Florida Judicial Nominating Commission are an accomplished, respected and capable group. I know Governor-elect DeSantis will select new justices who respect the United States and Florida Constitutions as written, and will interpret the laws passed by the legislature rather than create new law. I look forward to working with whomever the Governor-elect chooses and wish all on the list the very best in the days and weeks ahead.”
Former Chief Justice Major B. Harding
“The Florida Supreme Court is the most important body for preserving our Constitution and the rule of law in our great state. Whoever sits on the state’s highest court is given a tremendous amount of responsibility. With this in mind, I commend the JNC for their service to our state, and I’m pleased with the work they’ve done in nominating well-qualified individuals such as these to sit on the court. I look forward to Governor-elect DeSantis carefully selecting the next three justices for appointment to the Florida Supreme Court.”
Former Chief Justice Charles T. Wells
“As a former Justice on the Florida Supreme Court, I know firsthand the temperament and dedication required to serve on our state’s highest court. This list includes a number of outstanding individuals who I know to be men and women of character and principle. These are folks who will go above and beyond to faithfully follow the law and serve the people of Florida.”
Former Justice Kenneth B. Bell
“I am pleased to see so many excellent names on this list of nominees. Serving on the Florida Supreme Court was one of the greatest honors of my career, and I am confident that the individuals on this list will continue the important work of our state’s highest court.”
Former Justice Raoul G Cantero III
“I am proud to see so many well-qualified individuals on the list of nominees who will uphold the highest standards of integrity, honor and faithfulness to the rule of law. I am certain that Governor-elect DeSantis will select the absolute best of these nominees to serve on the Florida Supreme Court.”
President of Cuban American Bar Association, Jorge L. Piedra
“The highly-qualified nominees included in the list certified by the Judicial Nominating Commission epitomize the many strong leaders in the legal profession throughout our state. We are pleased to see so many talented and qualified individuals on this list. An important part of The Cuban American Bar Association’s mission is to increase diversity in the judiciary. We also strive to foster respect for the law and preserve high standards of integrity, honor, and professional courtesy among our peers. We are confident that the nominees on this list will strive to do just that if appointed to serve on the Florida Supreme Court.”
To read the JNC’s letter certifying the full list of nominees, Click Here. |
