By Staff Report
Former State Representative Brad Drake was appointed to the Walton County Board of County Commissioners by Gov. Ron DeSantis, last week.
Drake represented Holmes and Washington counties during his time in the Capitol.
Drake, of DeFuniak Springs, is the Director of Rural and Community Affairs for the Florida Department of Transportation. He served as a Representative in the Florida House of Representatives from 2008 to 2012 and again from 2014 to 2022. Drake earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Florida.
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