Moms for Liberty co-founder selected as vice chair of Florida Commission on Ethics
Not waiting to see if the Senate confirms her appointment, the Florida Commission on Ethics unanimously selected conservative Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich as its new vice chair.
Descovich, a former Brevard County School Board member, has served on the commission since Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed her last year.
The Florida Senate didn't confirm her during the 2024 legislative session; concerns were raised toward the end of session that Descovich's work counted as lobbying, which would conflict with a role on the commission.
Senate spokesperson Katie Betta said in a statement that the issue required "additional review prior to Senate confirmation." But the Senate process allows two years for the confirmation process, which Betta said "provides time for the Senate to review these matters and provide answers to questions brought forward by Senators."
Moreover, DeSantis reappointed her in April, Betta said."I have a record of sitting on the commission now, working with my fellow commissioners across all aisles in a nonpartisan manner and ruling consistent with what a good commissioner should do, and so I fully expect that the Senate will confirm me this year," Descovich said in a Wednesday phone interview.