{"id":561159,"date":"2026-02-02T15:14:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/561159\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T15:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:14:11","slug":"gov-desantis-makes-nominations-for-jta-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/561159\/","title":{"rendered":"Gov. DeSantis makes nominations for JTA board"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From left, Alan Hopkins, Madelen Salter, Daniel Vallencourt and Max Glober. (Jacksonville Daily Record)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis nominated on Friday three people for appointment and one for reappointment to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority board of directors, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jaxdailyrecord.com\/news\/2026\/jan\/30\/gov-desantis-makes-nominations-for-jacksonville-transportation-authority-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.jaxdailyrecord.com\/news\/2026\/jan\/30\/gov-desantis-makes-nominations-for-jacksonville-transportation-authority-board\/\"><b>according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">DeSantis nominated Alan Hopkins, Madelen Salter and Daniel Vallencourt for first-time appointments, and Max Glober, the board\u2019s secretary, for reappointment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The JTA board is made up of seven seats. Four are appointed by the governor with confirmation by the Florida Senate, and three are appointed by Jacksonville\u2019s mayor with confirmation by City Council.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Terms on the JTA board are four years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jaxdailyrecord.com\/news\/2026\/jan\/30\/gov-desantis-makes-nominations-for-jacksonville-transportation-authority-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.jaxdailyrecord.com\/news\/2026\/jan\/30\/gov-desantis-makes-nominations-for-jacksonville-transportation-authority-board\/\"><b>L<\/b><b>earn more <\/b><b>about the nominees at the Jacksonville Daily Record<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>Extreme Cold Warning? Cold Weather Advisory? Meteorologist Katie Garner explains different alerts<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:18<\/p>\n<p>Extreme Cold Warning? Cold Weather Advisory? Meteorologist Katie Garner explains different alertsWeather Alert Day: Dangerously cold weather continues Sunday morning<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:38<\/p>\n<p>Weather Alert Day: Dangerously cold weather continues Sunday morningWeather Alert Day: Strong winds, extreme low temperatures make for dangerously cold weather<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:39<\/p>\n<p>Weather Alert Day: Strong winds, extreme low temperatures make for dangerously cold weatherSnow flurries on Jacksonville&#8217;s Northside<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:13<\/p>\n<p>Snow flurries on Jacksonville&#8217;s NorthsideSnow flurries in Middleburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:27<\/p>\n<p>Snow flurries in MiddleburgSnow flurries in St. Marys, Georgia<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:18<\/p>\n<p>Snow flurries in St. Marys, GeorgiaSnow flurries in Tallahassee<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:32<\/p>\n<p>Snow flurries in TallahasseeDONNA Marathon kicks off Saturday with chilly conditions<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:18<\/p>\n<p>DONNA Marathon kicks off Saturday with chilly conditionsSoutheast Georgia braces for extreme cold, community readies for weekend weather<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>Southeast Georgia braces for extreme cold, community readies for weekend weatherNorth Florida organization helps low-income residents weather cold snap<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>North Florida organization helps low-income residents weather cold snapVarsity 4 All-News4JAX football offense: Offseason changes led to record year for Xander Edwards<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:24<\/p>\n<p>Varsity 4 All-News4JAX football offense: Offseason changes led to record year for Xander EdwardsVarsity 4 All-News4JAX football defense: Bolles star Asher Ghioto made it a mission to get better<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:57<\/p>\n<p>Varsity 4 All-News4JAX football defense: Bolles star Asher Ghioto made it a mission to get betterEpiscopal&#8217;s Blakely Hammel leads the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls swimming team<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>Episcopal&#8217;s Blakely Hammel leads the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls swimming teamNortheast Florida counties ramp up cold-weather preparations<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:32<\/p>\n<p>Northeast Florida counties ramp up cold-weather preparationsBeachside&#8217;s Adriana Jeanpierrce leads Varsity 4 All-News4JAX volleyball team<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:01<\/p>\n<p>Beachside&#8217;s Adriana Jeanpierrce leads Varsity 4 All-News4JAX volleyball teamFleming Island star Tyler Mawhinney leads the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX boys golf team<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>Fleming Island star Tyler Mawhinney leads the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX boys golf teamJacksonville expands cold weather center services as temperatures drop this weekend<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:19<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville expands cold weather center services as temperatures drop this weekendPROTECT YOUR P&#8217;S \ud83e\udd76\ud83c\udfe0 <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:48<\/p>\n<p>PROTECT YOUR P&#8217;S \ud83e\udd76\ud83c\udfe0 Extreme Cold Watch in effect this weekend<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:42<\/p>\n<p>Extreme Cold Watch in effect this weekendJacksonville City Council member calls for withholding JTA funding over paratransit changes<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville City Council member calls for withholding JTA funding over paratransit changesWoman who claims she dated Jacksonville Navy sailor accused of marriage fraud scheme speaks out<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:14<\/p>\n<p>Woman who claims she dated Jacksonville Navy sailor accused of marriage fraud scheme speaks outWill wind chill freeze my pipes? 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