Elkowitz Reappointed To Regional Planning Council

Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointments and appointments to the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, including Dr. Edward Elkowitz of LaBelle, Florida.

Elkowitz is a retired osteopath and was appointed in 2007 by Crist. He's a member of the conservation groups Save Our Creeks and Caloosahatchee Riverwatch. He also headed the Glades County "Crist for Governor" campaign and is a Republican party county committeeman.

·       Edward Elkowitz, 74, of La Belle, retired physician, reappointed for a term beginning May 13, 2009, and ending October 1, 2009.

·       Laura "Laurie" Holquist, 47, of Fort Myers, president, ALLETE Properties Inc., reappointed for a term beginning May 13, 2009, and ending October 1, 2010.

·       George Mazzarantani, 48, of Sarasota, self-employed attorney, reappointed for a term beginning May 13, 2009, and ending October 1, 2010.

·       Andrea Messina, 44, of Englewood, member of the Charlotte County School Board, reappointed for a term beginning May 13, 2009, and ending October 1, 2010.

·       Robert "Bob" Mulhere, 54, of Marco Island, senior vice president, RWA Inc., appointed for a term beginning May 13, 2009, and ending October 1, 2011.

·       Tammie Nemecek, 40, of Naples, chief executive officer and president, Collier County Development Council, appointed for a term beginning May 13, 2009, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.

·       Paul Pass, 55, of Bonita Springs, village manager, Bonita Bay Group, succeeding James Green, appointed for a term beginning May 13, 2009, and ending October 1, 2010.