Jayer Williamson | |
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Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives from the 3rd district | |
In office November 8, 2016 –November 8, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Doug Broxson |
Succeeded by | Joel Rudman |
Member of the Santa Rosa County Commission from the 1st district | |
In office June 18,2014 –November 11,2014 | |
Preceded by | Jim Williamson |
Succeeded by | Sam Parker |
Personal details | |
Born | Pensacola,Florida,U.S. | January 19,1979
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Linsey Williamson |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of West Florida (BA) |
Jayer Williamson (born January 19,1979) is a politician from the state of Florida. [1] [2] [3] He held the position of state representative from the Florida State House's third district from 2016 to 2022. [4] [5] He previously held the position of District One Santa Rosa County Commissioner. [2] [6] He was appointed to this position by Governor Rick Scott, [2] [6] after the death of then commissioner,Jim Williamson. [6] He held the seat until the next general election for the position. [2] [3]
Jayer Williamson was born in Pensacola,Florida,and he currently resides in the city of Pace,Florida. [2] [3] [7] According to the official website of the Florida Legislature,Williamson is the founder and a member of the Santa Rosa Young Professionals club,a member of Santa Rosa Kid's House,and the president of the Navy League of Santa Rosa County. [2]
Williamson is married to Linsey Williamson,and has two children,named Brooks and Rylin. [8]
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