TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Torey Alston and Jared Moskowitz to the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. “Torey Alston and Jared Moskowitz are both Broward County natives with demonstrated records of service to the community and proven ability to work across party lines to get things done,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I expect both to bring sane, rational leadership to the commission and look forward to working with them.”
Torey Alston
Alston, of Fort Lauderdale, is Chief of Staff at the Florida Department of Transportation. Previously, he was Chief of Staff to two Broward County Commissioners and held positions in Miami Dade County Public Schools, the City of Gainesville and the Florida Department of Management Services. Alston is a Life Member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, a Life Member of the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University National Alumni Association and a member of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials. He earned his bachelor’s degree and master of business administration from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University where he served five years on the Board of Trustees. He will serve District 9, and his term runs through November 2024.
Jared Moskowitz
Moskowitz, of Parkland, is the former Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Previously, he was General Counsel at AshBritt and his past service includes six years in the Florida House of Representatives and six years on the Parkland City Commission. Moskowitz earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University and juris doctor from the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center. He will serve District 8, and his term runs through November 2022.
