Honorable Rick Scott (R)
Governor of Florida
Rick Scott has served as Governor of Florida since January 4, 2011. He is the founder of Columbia Hospital Corporation and Solantic Corporation. The following is from a February 16, 2011, letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Since my election as Florida governor last November, I have been focused on those initiatives and investments that create the best opportunities for job creation over the long term. In that regard, I am grateful for the time you and your team have spent discussing with me President Obama’s high-speed rail program and the rationale for investment both in Florida and across…
