Cynthia O’Connell Will Remain Florida Lottery Secretary

Cynthia OConnell will stay in Gov. Rick Scotts administration, keeping her post as secretary of the Florida Lottery which she has held since 2011.

Under Secretary OConnells leadership, the Florida Lottery brought in record sales resulting in an all-time record transfer to Floridas Education Enhancement Trust Fund, Scott said on Wednesday.:She is committed to continuing to maximizing funding for education, and Im confident her work will help us on our path to make Florida the global leader in job creation.

I am thankful for the opportunity Gov. Scott has given me to continue to serve as secretary of the lottery, OConnell said. As Floridas economy continues to thrive, the lottery will work to increase our record investments into Floridas Education Enhancement Trust Fund. We will also continue to work with the governor to make Florida the best place to get a great education and raise a family.