Fireworks and chants of “ Ricky renuncio” (Ricky resigned) greeted the much-desired announcement.Įven before Rosselló's message was posted on Facebook, a carnival-like atmosphere permeated in the cobble-stoned streets as people waved Puerto Rican flags and made noise any way they could, many by banging pots with metal spoons, others hitting cowbells. Thousands of demonstrators awaited word of Rosselló's decision in Old San Juan, and they celebrated euphorically when he finally announced that he was stepping aside. “The demands have been overwhelming and I’ve received them with highest degree of humility," Rosselló said in his announcement just before midnight local time. Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez will become the new governor. territory, which is mired in a 13-year recession and still recovering from a Category 4 hurricane two years ago. 2, making him the first governor to resign in the modern history of the U.S. He said his resignation would be effective Aug. SAN JUAN – Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló resigned late Wednesday amid a torrent of protests over vulgar, mean-spirited texting conversations. The Judicial Nominating Commission, once it is convened by DeSantis, will review applicants and select three to six names for DeSantis to choose.Watch Video: Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello resigns DeSantis will now get to choose Polston’s replacement. DeSantis took office at the same time three liberal justices were forced into retirement. That was swiftly turned into a 6-1 majority for conservatives, as Gov. Until 2019, Polston was outnumbered on a bench with a liberal 5-2 majority, with he and Canady regularly posting dissents. He worked in private practice before being appointed to the First DCA in 2001 by then-Gov. He graduated from Florida State University as an undergrad and later from FSU College of Law. Polston served as Chief Justice from 2012 to 2014. After Polston’s retirement, only Canady and Labarga will remain on the bench. A Republican at the time, Crist appointed two conservative justices, Polston and Justice Charles Canady, and two liberal justices, Justice Jorge Labarga and Justice James Perry. Polston was appointed to the Florida Supreme Court in 2008 by then-Gov. “We are grateful for Justice Polston’s decades of exemplary service to the people of our state.” “Ricky Polston is a good man, and he has been a treasured colleague, friend, and role model to all of us on the Court,” Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz said in a released statement. At 67, Polston had at least eight more years on the bench before facing retirement, which is mandated by the state constitution for justices once they reach the age of 75. Polston didn’t give a reason for his resignation Monday. “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work with such great jurists, lawyers, and all those involved with the judiciary.” “It has been my great honor to serve the people of Florida in the judiciary for over 22 years, the first 8 years as judge of the First District Court of Appeal and then 14 years as justice of the Court,” Polston wrote. The conservative jurist, who has served on the state’s high court for 14 years, submitted a resignation letter to Gov. Justice Ricky Polston is stepping down from the Florida Supreme Court, effective March 31.
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