Alex Sink Wins FEA Recomendation for Governor

FEA Backs Sink for State's Top Seat in November

JACKSONVILLE -- The Florida Education Association announced today that it was recommending Florida CFO Alex Sink in her race to become governor. FEA had previously backed Sink in her primary race for the Democratic nomination.

“Alex has the proven leadership, experience and vision to lead Florida as we rebuild our economy and bolster public education,” said FEA President Andy Ford. “It’s clear to us that she’s the leading choice to guide our state. She has the heart and the courage to challenge the entrenched political structure at the top of our state government.”

“Too few Floridians have a voice in our government and I want that to change,” Sink said. “I will listen to a broader range of voices and act to represent all Floridians as governor.”

Sink, who has been a math teacher as well as a leader in the business community, said she supports the state’s public schools and her two children have been well educated in our public schools.

“Without a strong education system, Florida cannot build a more prosperous economy because the quality of our workforce depends directly on the quality of our schools,” Sink said. “We must invest in Florida’s future by fully investing in our schools from pre-K to the university level and funding workforce training and development programs.”

The Florida Education Association is the state’s largest association of professional employees, with more than 140,000 members. FEA represents pre K-12 teachers, higher education faculty, educational support professionals, students at our colleges and universities preparing to become teachers and retired education employees.