Glen Gilzean, the administrator of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), has been appointed the new Orange County elections supervisor, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
- CFTOD administrator Glen Gilzean was appointed to the position of Orange County elections supervisor by Ron DeSantis.
- Gilzean’s appointment will last only until the winner of the election in November takes office in January 2025.
- Gilzean is not currently listed as a candidate for the elections supervisor position.
- He is temporarily taking over for the long-serving Democrat Bill Cowles, who stepped down from the position 11 months before finishing his term.
- Gilzean shared the news on his Facebook page, along with the announcement that CFTOD Chief of Staff Paula J. Hoisington will temporarily fill his role:
- “Thrilled to share a pivotal moment in my journey! Today, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed me as the Supervisor of Elections for Orange County. I'm honored to take on this role with the same passion I did with The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD).”
- “During this transition, rest assured that my commitment remains unwavering. I'll be working closely with the Board of Supervisors to ensure a seamless shift while upholding our standards of excellence. I trust in Paula J. Hoisington's leadership as Acting District Administrator during my unavailability.”
- State Rep. Anna Eskamani shared thoughts on Gilzean’s new appointment as it relates to CFTOD:
- “I doubt it’ll be any better with whoever comes next, but Reedy Creek is a mini-city and business and Glen clearly did not manage it well. And it’s key to the long-term success of the state’s economy.”