Jayer Williamson (born January 19, 1979) is a politician from the state of

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. He held the position of state representative from the Florida State House's third district from 2016 to 2022. He previously held the position of District One

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Commissioner. He was appointed to this position by

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, after the death of then commissioner, Jim Williamson. He held the seat until the next general election for the position.

Personal life

Jayer Williamson was born in

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, and he currently resides in the city of

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. According to the official website of the Florida Legislature, Williamson is the founder and a member of the Santa Rosa Young Professionals club, a member of Santa Rosa Kid's House, and the president of the Navy League of

. Williamson is married to Linsey Williamson, and has two children, named Brooks and Rylin.

References

1979 births Living people Republican Party members of the Florida House of Representatives Navarre, Florida Politicians from Pensacola, Florida People from Santa Rosa County, Florida University of West Florida alumni 21st-century members of the Florida Legislature {{Florida-FLRepresentative-Republican-stub