In keeping with his many years of distinguished service to the people of Alachua County and the State of Florida, Alachua County Commissioner Ken Cornell was elected to the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Board of Directors at the association's annual conference.
During his two-year term as an elected FAC Board of Directors member, Cornell will represent his community's local interests by overseeing the association's policy efforts and initiatives.
"Commissioner Cornell's extensive knowledge and experience in local government make him an exceptional choice for the Board of Directors," shares FAC President and Okeechobee County Commissioner Terry Burroughs. "He has been carefully selected by fellow commissioners to take on this position, and I am confident he will excel and lead with expertise."
"I am both humbled and energized by the trust placed in me by my colleagues," Cornell said. "I have seen firsthand the importance of counties having a strong voice in Tallahassee as we advocate for home-rule protections and our residents."
FAC President Burroughs also announced Cornell's appointments to the following Policy Committees for the 2024-25 Policy Development Process:
- Agriculture & Rural Affairs Policy Committee
- Federal Policy Committee
- Finance, Tax, & Administration Policy Committee
- Future Technology Policy Committee
- Water & Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee
These appointments are in addition to Cornell's role as Chair of the Community & Urban Affairs Policy Committee.
For more information, contact Alachua County Communications Director Mark Sexton at 352-264-6979 or msexton@alachuacounty.us.
