File #: 20-1042    Version: 1
Type: Consent Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/16/2020 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 12/8/2020 Final action:
Title: Request Approval of Chair Letters in Support of E. Stanley Richardson as the State of Florida's Next Poet Laureate
Attachments: 1. Chair Letter Gov. Desantis, 2. Chair Letter Sec.pdf
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Agenda Item Name:

Title

Request Approval of Chair Letters in Support of E. Stanley Richardson as the State of Florida’s Next Poet Laureate

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Presenter:

Gina Peebles, 352-538-8265

 

Description:

Request Approval of Chair Letters in Support of E. Stanley Richardson as the State of Florida’s Next Poet Laureate

 

Recommended Action:

Recommended Action

Approve Chair Letters in Support of E. Stanley Richardson as the State of Florida’s Next Poet Laureate

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Prior Board Motions:

N/A

 

Fiscal Consideration:

Fiscal Consideration

N/A

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Background:

Alachua County’s first Poet Laureate, E. Stanley Richardson, is in a three-way tie to serve as the State of Florida’s next Poet Laureate.  The attached letters would be sent to the Secretary of State and Governor’s Offices as they determine who will represent the State in this prestigious position.  Mr. Richardson would complete his term as Alachua County’s Poet Laureate if selected by the State.