www.youtube.com\/@LeeCountyFLBOCC<\/a>. <\/p>\nPetrosky could not be immediately reached for comment.<\/p>\n
According to Lee County property records, Petrosky purchased a home within District 5 in Alva on Oct. 29 for $775,000. <\/p>\n
Among those who had applied for the seat to the governor was Amanda Cochran. Cochran, of Alva, ran against Greenwell last year in a Republican Party primary. While Cochran lost the race, she won the majority of votes from District 5. County commission seats are voted on by the entire county, not just within a commissioner\u2019s district though a current measure that Lee County voters will decide in a ballot referendum in 2026 could change county commission voting to districts. Voters in Lee County in 2026 will decide whether to have single-member districts on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.<\/p>\n
Petrosky will have to run again for the seat in November to retain the seat. Cochran, who has highlighted concerns about development issues, has already announced she will be running in the Republican Party primary.<\/p>\n
Cochran said she is \u201cfully committed to running in the primary\u201d which will take place in August. Cochran posted a message on Facebook following the appointment saying \u201cI believe the voters of Lee County should decide who represents them, and I will work tirelessly to prove I am your conservative choice.\u201d<\/p>\n
The governor\u2019s office did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment on the appointment.<\/p>\n
Cochran, who said she was not surprised the governor did not appoint her, said \u201cI don\u2019t answer to the halls of power. I answer to the people.\u201d Cochran said \u201cmy only goal is to be a public servant.\u201d<\/p>\n
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