Rep. Alan Williams Chosen As Chair of Florida Legislative Black Caucus

On Tuesday, members of the Florida Conference of Black State Legislators officially chose State Representative Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee, to be the Chair of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus. The Florida Legislative Black Caucus is an organization dedicated to focusing on issues and legislation that are important to the black community.

Williams has been the representative for the 8th District since 2008. The 8th District covers Gadsden County and parts of downtown Tallahassee in Leon County.

Twenty-seven African American members of the Florida Legislature currently make up the Florida Legislative Black Caucus.Williams will join several others to lead the Caucus. The current team includes: Sen. Oscar Braynon, D-Miami Gardens, Vice Chair; Rep. Hazelle Rogers, D-Lauderdale Lakes, Secretary; Rep. Shevrin Jones, D-West Park, Parliamentarian; and Rep. Barbara Watson, D-Miami Gardens, Treasurer.

Im thrilled to have this chance to lead the Caucus and work to expand our work on the issues that affect our constituencies and disproportionately affect people of color, said Rep. Williams.