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  COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS RENEWED FOR SECOND TERM
 


December 31, 2002 - The Governor, via Executive Order, extended the term of the Council until December 31, 2004.

Click here to view - Executive Order 02-317

 
  RESOLUTION PASSED
 
The Governor's Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) strongly supports enhanced educational outcomes as critical to the long-term well being of Florida residents. However, there is little or no credible evidence linking decreases in class size with improvements in student performance. The CEA finds that the likely $3 billion per year cost, as reported by the Florida Revenue Estimating Conference, of implementing the changes mandated by the proposed amendment, will negatively affect the fiscal stability and the business and economic environment in Florida.
Because of its high cost and dubious benefits, the CEA opposes the proposed amendment.

COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS MEETING
September 27, 2002
St. Petersburg, Florida
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GOVERNOR BUSH CREATES COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS
June 13, 2000

TALLAHASSEE - Governor Jeb Bush today announced the names of the individuals who will serve on the Council of Economic Advisors created by executive order 00-177. The council will study the impact of local, national and global economic forces in Florida.

"It is in the best interest of the state to have a sound economic development strategy that considers local, national and global economic forces," Governor Bush said. "By creating the Council of Economic Advisors, the state will now have a sound economic development strategy to guide Florida towards a world-class business climate and prosperous future."

The Council of Economic Advisors will be composed of up to 11 members appointed by the Governor. The Governor has selected his former director of the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development J. Antonio Villamil to serve as the chairperson. The incoming director of the Governor's Office of Tourism Trade and Economic Development, Pamela Dana will serve as an ex-officio member of the council and provide staff support.

"Tony's service to the state as the director of the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development in the Executive of the Governor has been invaluable," Governor Bush said. "I am pleased that he will continue to serve the state as the chairperson of this much needed council."

The council will hold its first meeting in September. Beginning in 2001, the council will hold four meetings per year.

Joining Villamil on the council will be the following individuals:

Scott J. Brown, 33, of Clearwater, economist for Raymond James & Associates.

Dr. Anthony T. Bryan, 62, of Miami, senior research associate at the University of Miami.

Billy R. Dickens, 43, of Tallahassee, economist for the Florida Public Service Commission

Henry H. Fishkind, 50, of Orlando, president Fishkind and Associates.

Randall G. Holcombe, 49, of Tallahassee, professor of economics at Florida State University.

Manuel Lasaga, 47, of Miami, president Analysis Inc. (StratInfo).

Susan A. MacManus, 52, of Tampa, professor of public administration and political science at the University of South Florida.

Stephen O. Morrel, 50, of Coral Springs, professor of economics and finance at Barry University.

Carol T. West, 54, of Gainesville, professor and chair of the department of Economics at the University of Florida.

" I am joined in the council by an outstanding group of volunteer men and women that are experts in their respective economic and policy fields, and that reflect the rich diversity of our dynamic state," Villamil said. "Together we will make a difference for Florida, assisting the Governor, his administration and elected state officials in the formulation of sound economic policies and in creating economic opportunities for all of our citizens."

GOVERNOR APPOINTS TWO TO THE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS
December 19, 2001

TALLAHASSEE - Governor Jeb Bush today announced the following appointments:

Council of Economic Advisors

Richard Harper, 45, of Pensacola, Director of Haas Center for
Business Research at the University of West Florida, appointed for a term
beginning December 14, 2001 and ending December 31, 2002.

Russell Chuderewicz, 43, of Miami, Visiting Lecturer of Economics at
Florida International University, appointed for a term beginning December 14, 2001 and ending December 31, 2002.