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Governing Board

The South Florida Water Management District is directed by nine Governing Board members who set policy for the agency. They reside within the agency's 16-county region and represent a cross section of interests, including the environment, agriculture, local government, recreation and business. Governing Board members are unpaid citizen volunteers appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate. They generally serve four-year terms.

The South Florida Water Management District encompasses two major watershed basins, the Okeechobee Basin and the Big Cypress Basin. The Big Cypress Basin also has a Basin Board, with appointed members setting policy. One Governing Board member also serves as the chair of the Big Cypress Basin Board.

The Governing Board appoints the Executive Director, who directs all South Florida Water Management District activities. The Florida Senate confirms this candidate.

Previous Governing Board Meeting: 

Watch the March 9, 2023 Governing Board Meeting in its entirety
 

Related Links

  • Governing Board videos, agendas, presentations and more
  • 2023 Governing Board Meetings Schedule [PDF]
  • 2023 Big Cypress Basin Board Meetings Schedule [PDF]
  • Governing Board Residency Map

Meet the Governing Board Members

Click for Chauncey Goss' bioChauncey Goss
Chairman

Term: 03/2019 - 03/2023
Areas Represented:
Lee, Collier, Hendry and Charlotte counties
 

wagnerScott Wagner
Vice Chairman

Term: 03/2019 - 03/2023
Areas Represented:
Miami-Dade County
 

bergeronRon Bergeron Sr.
Member

Subject to Confirmation by the Florida Senate During the 2023 Annual Legislative Session

Term: 06/2022 - 03/2026
Areas Represented:
Broward County
 

benjamin butler head shotBenjamin Butler
Member

Term: 05/2021 - 03/2024
Areas Represented:
Glades, Highlands, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola and Polk counties

martinez board memberCarlos “Charlie” E. Martinez
Member

Term: 12/2020 - 03/2024
Areas Represented:
Miami-Dade County
 

MeadsCheryl Meads
Member

Term: 05/2021 - 03/2025
Areas Represented:
At-large member for an area that includes St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties
 

RomanCharlette Roman
Member

Term: 05/2021 - 03/2025
Areas Represented:
At-large member for an area that includes Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, Highlands, Glades, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola and Polk counties

steinleJay Steinle
Member

Term: 03/2019 - 03/2023
Areas Represented:
Palm Beach County
 

thurlowJacqui Thurlow-Lippisch
Member

Subject to Confirmation by the Florida Senate During the 2023 Annual Legislative Session

Term: 06/2022 - 03/2026
Areas Represented:
At-large member for an area that includes St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties

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3301 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

561-686-8800

800-432-2045 (Florida Only)

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