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Governor DeSantis reappoints two to the St. Johns River Water Management District

August 28, 2026

Press release from the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of John “Cole” Oliver and Janet Price to the St. Johns River Water Management District.

John “Cole” Oliver

Oliver is an Attorney and Partner at Lowndes Law Firm. Active in his community, he serves as a member of the Cypress Bank and Trust Board of Directors and previously served on the Brevard County Charter Review Commission and the Canaveral Port Charter Review Commission. Oliver earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Washington & Lee University, his master’s degree in finance from Louisiana State University, and his juris doctor from the University of Florida. 

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Janet Price

Price is currently retired and previously served as a Senior Manager of Environmental Affairs for Rayonier, Inc. Active in her community, she has served as the Chair of the Aquatic Biology Committee and as a member of the Forestry and Environmental Technical Advisory Group of the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement. Price earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of North Alabama and her master’s degree in aquatic biology from the University of Alabama.

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

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