Jim Boyd Named Florida House Deputy Majority Leader, Whip

As he readies to take the gavel this month, incoming Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, continues to build his team.

On Wednesday, Crisafulli named Rep. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton, as deputy majority leader and whip, serving under incoming House Majority Leader Dana Young, R-Tampa.

With a new Republican supermajority in the Florida House of Representatives, the deputy majority leader/whip will have a critical leadership role in the Florida House, Crisafulli said on Wednesday. I can think of no better person to fill this important position than Rep. Jim Boyd.

Rep. Boyd has earned the respect of Republican and Democrat members alike, Crisafulli continued. He has proven himself as a great leader and someone who can effectively communicate the conservative principles and beliefs we both share. He is someone I trust and someone that I rely on for counsel. I firmly believe there is no one better suited to serve as whip and I look forward to working with him over the next two years.