Commissioner Flowers chosen as president-elect for Florida Association of Counties
The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) has selected Pinellas County Commissioner Rene Flowers as the association’s president-elect during a recent annual business meeting.
The statewide association represents the interests of Florida’s counties by emphasizing the importance of protecting home rule – the concept that communities and their local leaders should make the decisions that impact their community.
“It is an honor to represent Pinellas County on a statewide association dedicated to giving every county, no matter the size, a voice on both a state and national level,” Flowers said.
“I’m truly honored to be chosen by such a talented group of local leaders and to have their trust in leading the association. It’s a responsibility I take seriously, and I’m committed to doing my best to serve our communities and the people who count on us.”
Flowers has served on the association’s executive committee for two years, most recently as 1st vice president. Flowers is also heavily involved with FAC’s policy committees, including Community & Urban Affairs and Health, Safety & Justice.
In addition to her leadership positions at FAC, Flowers has also earned her Advanced County Commissioner II designation, the highest level of commissioner education offered by the association.
“We are proud to support Commissioner Flowers in her leadership role with the Florida Association of Counties” said Pinellas County Commission Chair Brian Scott. “She will be a strong advocate for Pinellas and all Florida Counties.”
As president-elect, Flowers helps oversee the association’s policy and advocacy efforts and will assume the role as chair of the finance and audit committee, a committee she has served on since 2021.
“It has been a true privilege to work alongside Commissioner Flowers over the past few years,” said Ginger Delegal, executive director of FAC. “Her insight, thoughtful leadership, and ability to navigate complex issues consistently elevate the committee’s conversations. Florida’s counties are fortunate to have her voice and expertise at the table.”
The association is governed by a board of directors comprised of one county commissioner from each state senate district (40), five executive officers, six county commissioners appointed at-large with no more than three of the six from counties with population of 75,000 or more, and the past presidents of FAC.