Since 2003, we’ve seen the aftermath of the constitutional amendment that changed education commissioners from elected to appointed officials. Gubernatorial appointees–seven in these past 12 years–have ranged from undistinguished to scandal-tarred. Now there are joint resolutions in Tallahassee to return to an elected, Cabinet-status commissioner.
It makes sense: constituent accountability, for openers. Education is too important and too big a budget hit for the taxpaying people not to weigh in directly on something this impactful.
Only one caveat. This is the same electorate that elected Rick Scott. Twice.