Goodin appointed to key FAC committee
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Santa Rosa County Commissioner Gordon Goodin of Navarre has been appointed to serve as co-chair of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Finance, Transportation and Administration Policy committee.

Randy Hatch, FAC president and a Sewanee County commissioner,

made the announcement last week. Goodin will share the chairman's post with Palm Beach County commissioner Jeff Koons.

"Gordon is dedicated to Santa Rosa County and to ensuring that counties can continue to protect finance and transportation issues in the best interest of the state of Florida," Hatch said.

Each year, FAC represents Florida's 67 counties, focusing its legislative efforts in preserving 'home rule' — the ability of local governments to set or remove regulations to better serve the unique environment of their county and its citizens.

"I appreciate the confidence Randy and the FAC have shown in me with this appointment," Goodin said. "This is the third time in the last four years I have either been the chair or co-chair of this committee.

"I am constantly reminded of the diversity of Florida's counties. I celebrate that diversity and recognize that 'one size does not fit all.' I look forward to maintaining the relationships among Florida's 67 counties and to restoring the association's relationship with the Florida Legislature."

Goodin's history and commitment to finance and transportation issues qualify him to lead FAC in determining statewide policy that carefully balances the 'home rule' authority with the interests of the state, personal and professional rights.