Albert Jones to fill Eggelletion's vacant seat
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albert jones county commission appointment   web.jpgFORT LAUDERDALE – Gov. Charlie Crist announced on Monday that he has selected Dania Beach City Commissioner Albert Jones to fill the vacant District 9 Broward County Commission seat vacated by Josephus Eggelletion.

Jones, a longtime Republican, has also served as a member of the Broward County School Board, and is currently a South Broward Hospital District commissioner.

Crist made the announcement Monday afternoon at the Broward County Governmental Center in Fort Lauderdale, where county commissioners hold their meetings.

At the press conference on Monday, Jones said he will move into the district.

District 9 is predominantly Democratic and black. The district commissioner seat has been vacant since Sept. 23, when Eggelletion was indicted on federal money-laundering charges, and was subsequently suspended.


The announcement of Jones' appointment comes two months after Eggelletion’s Sept. 23 suspension, and nearly a week to the day after local leaders criticized the governor for failing to make a timely appointment to the seat.


Unless Eggelletion is cleared of the charges against him, Jones will serve for the rest of Eggelletion’s unexpired term, which ends in 2012. If Eggelletion resigns from his seat, a special election will take place for his replacement.

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Pictured above: Albert Jones, center, joins his wife, Carolyn, left, and Gov. Charlie Crist at a press conference on Monday announcing his appointment as a Broward County commissioner.
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does Crist have a free brain cell?
written by madmax, November 24, 2009
Why does Crist pick this guy for every vacancy in Broward County? This is just a political race card for Crist to try to gain black votes. Al Jones should be ashamed of himself. Each time the oppportuinity comes up he runs and applies for it. Does he have any loyalty to the office that he runs for? Crist should really try to get in touch with the community. There are plenty of great candidates in that district why not cross party lines if you cannot find a good republican candidate. This is the same partisan mess that keeps this country in turmoil and keeps politicians from doing the peoples business.
You must be kidding
written by Raydio, November 23, 2009
This is the best Crist do do? Look at what he has done to Dania Beach. Boarded up downtown, businesses leaving in droves, prositutes working Federal Highway within blocks of Jones' residence, and constant bickering between the city and the county. Can't wait to see how he does in a bigger playpen.
Congrats!
written by Clara Edwards, November 23, 2009
I wish and pray that Mr. Jones does a great job, he has work in government for decades, and brings a lot to the table. Don't let the hater's get to you, you will do a great job!
Good Luck!
written by Clara Edwards, November 23, 2009
I wish Mr. Jones, all the luck, and God's Blessing, in his new job. He has years of experience of working with people and he will be a great voice for the people, again, Congrats, and don't let the hater's get to you, you are much stronger than that!!!
Another Republican, No Gain For Crist
written by d**kum Chaney, November 23, 2009
A good selection, but why remove a republican who is already in office, instead of picking a new one. That would have added another republican in county that's full of democrats. Crist is no rocket scientist, and this proves it. Crist is melting ice cream who can't seem to get anything right lately. Bring on Rubio!
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written by lookitupplease, November 23, 2009
more republican bs from crist! if i remember correctly, this is the same govenor that "didn't know THE PRESIDENT was in the state during his last visit here"? this NEW slug will move to the district? when? is the next question? this slug of a govenor couldn't find ONE person that lives in the district and not a repugnant? now that is sharp as a marble! well, good luck! have all the favors been repaid? and who does this slug owe? is this the same tooth filled smiling face that will kiss the mother while stealing the candy from the baby? private golf club membership, not knowing or caring one iota about the community? i suggest he takes a lesson from the arrogant one, DO IT RIGHT, DON'T ASK OR GIVE FAVORS, NO WINKS, NO NODS, AND REMEMBER YOU ARE THE SERVANT AND PAYS YOUR SALARY-GET IN-TOUCH WITH THE PEOPLE AND DO YOUR JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Perfect Man To Replace Eggelletion
written by Stewart and Family, November 23, 2009
Now, the people will have someone they can be proud of.

Now, lets clean up the rest of county hall.

Great Choice, Governor!!
written by Mitchell, November 23, 2009
Jones is a great choice. The people will not be are getting a great public servant.

Way to go Crist!


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