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Broward School Board Member Torey Alston Announces Bi-Partisan Support For His Campaign

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Broward School Board Member Torey Alston just announced an impressive list of bi-partisan support for his campaign to retain his District 2 seat. While local Democrats and their media allies focus on his appointment by Governor Ron DeSantis, Alston’s endorsements included numerous high-profile Broward Democrats and Republicans.

Alston’s supporters include Congressman Jared Moskowitz, State Rep. Chip LaMarca, Broward County Commissioners Mark Bogen, Robert McKinzie and Hazelle Rogers.

Here is the press release from the Alston campaign:

BROWARD SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TOREY ALSTON SECURES 

HUGE BI-PARTISAN LOCAL SUPPORT

~Leaders across the political spectrum have announced their support for School Board Member Torey Alston in this non-partisan race to retain his seat on the Broward School Board.  Broward’s two black county commissioners also announced support for its former member.~

MIRAMAR — Broward School Board Member Torey Alston, seeking to retain his seat on the school board has been supported by several democratic and republican officials in this non-partisan race.  Alston filed his paperwork on June 14th to retain the district 2 seat on the Broward School Board.  

 “The outpouring of support for experienced leadership, solid education experience and an independent voice fighting for our children is humbling in this non-partisan race,” said Alston, who is a product of Broward County Public Schools, a former Broward County Commissioner, former School Board Chairman and former Chief of Staff to Barbara Sharief. “I was born in south Broward, I understand Broward issues and I will continue fighting for academic excellence, safer schools and protecting our tax dollars while managing a $6 billion operation.  I am humbly asking the voters of Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Southwest Ranches and portions of Cooper City and Davie to send me back to continue unfinished business on the Broward School Board.”   

Incumbent School Board Member Torey Alston further commented, “This is a non-partisan race and my focus will remain on the children.  How we make Broward Schools an A district is not partisan and how we increase proficiency is not partisan.  As a School Board Member, I will continue to bring common sense solutions to the district and engage all communities.”

Broward School Board Member Torey Alston has already picked up the support of several elected officials and community leaders in this non-partisan election.  His supporters include:

·        Congressman Jared Moskowitz 

·        State Senator Bryan Avila 

·        Former House Democratic Leader Bobby DuBose 

·        State Representative Patricia Williams, Dean of the Broward Legislative Delegation 

·        State Representative Chip LaMarca 

·        State Representative Tom Fabrizio 

·        Broward County Commissioner Hazelle Rogers 

·        Broward County Commissioner Robert McKinzie 

·        Broward County Commissioner Mark Bogen 

·        Former Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti 

·        Miramar Commissioner Max Chambers 

·        Cooper City Commissioner Jeff Green 

·        Cooper City Commissioner Lisa Malozzi 

·        Davie Vice-Mayor Susan Starkey

·        Weston Mayor Peggy Brown 

·        Coconut Creek Jeffrey Wasserman 

·        Coconut Creek John Brodie

·        Parkland Mayor Rich Walker 

·        Parkland Commissioner Jordan Isrow 

·        Fort Lauderdale Commissioner John Herbst 

·        Deerfield Beach Commissioner Michael Hudak 

·        Plantation Councilman Tim Fadgen 

·        Former Democratic Executive Committee 1st VP Ruth Carter-Lynch

Chip LaMarca Shares Glass Of Wine With Governor Ron DeSantis At Bill Signing Ceremony In Fort Lauderdale

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Rep. Chip LaMarca with Governor Ron DeSantis

From the press office of Governor Ron DeSantis:

Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Increase Wine Purchasing Options in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 583, which allows for the purchase and sale of wine in glass containers up to 15 liters. 

“In Florida, we are always looking for ways to reduce regulation and improve our residents’ quality of life,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “If Floridians can purchase a large bottle of wine online from another state, they should be able to buy one from their local wine or grocery store.” 

“This legislation has been a priority for me over the past five years, because I never saw it as good public policy to criminalize the sale of wine based on the container size in the free state of Florida,” said Representative Chip LaMarca. “It allows Florida to be on the forefront of two important policy issues—economic freedom and criminal justice reform. I would like to thank all of the stakeholders through this process from Napa Valley to Tallahassee who made this a possibility. It is now time to FREE THE GRAPES!”

“Governor DeSantis has a long history of cutting red tape, and today’s signing of House Bill 583 is a testament to his commitment to Florida businesses,” said Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Melanie S. Griffin. “This legislation will make it easier for more than 51,000 DBPR licensees to do business, and we thank Governor DeSantis, Representative LaMarca and others that helped make it a reality.”

Under current Florida law, wine distributors and manufacturers are allowed to sell wine to other distributors and manufacturers in containers of any size, but everyday Floridians are prohibited from purchasing any wine in a container larger than one gallon. HB 583 increases the legal size of a bottle of wine available for purchase to 15 liters, which is almost four gallons. 

Under the new law, wine will be allowed for purchase in many commonly used sizes, including: 

  • Methuselah (6 liters)
  • Salmanazar (9 liters) 
  • Balthazar (12 liters)
  • Nebuchadnezzar (15 liters)

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