DeSantis Appoints Sheriff’s Lieutenant to Orange County Board of Commissioners
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Orange County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Michael Crabb to fill a vacancy on the Orange County Board of County Commissioners for District 2. Crabb, a Republican and current candidate for the nonpartisan seat, was appointed to…
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, August 3, 2026 —
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Orange County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Michael Crabb to fill a vacancy on the Orange County Board of County Commissioners for District 2.
Crabb, who is also a Republican candidate currently running for the nonpartisan seat, will serve the remainder of the term. The position became vacant following the resignation of former commissioner Christine Moore.
The appointment has generated criticism from the Orange County Democratic Party. According to reports, the party expressed disapproval of the decision, stating that it bypasses the voters’ right to choose their representative.
Lt. Crabb’s background includes service with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. His current candidacy for the District 2 seat on the Board of County Commissioners marks his intention to represent the district should he be elected by voters in the future.
The specific details regarding the timeline for the remainder of the term or any upcoming special elections were not provided. The Orange County Board of County Commissioners is responsible for various local government functions and decisions impacting the residents of Orange County.
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