Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez on Bill Johnson’s appointment as CEO of Enterprise Florida

(MIAMI, January 22, 2015) – "Governor Scott and the Enterprise Florida Board made a great choice hiring Bill Johnson as CEO. Bill has been a public servant in Miami-Dade County for nearly 35 years. He has led key departments in the fourth-largest municipal government in the country which included times as director of PortMiami during the approval and construction process of the PortMiami tunnel, and most recently leading the Water and Sewer Department.

"Although Bill’s departure is a loss for Miami-Dade County, it is a win for Florida. Congratulations to Bill. We look forward to working with him and Enterprise Florida.

"Bill will be replaced by the current director of the Internal Services Department, Lester Sola. I have great confidence in Lester’s ability to lead the Water and Sewer Department as it begins the largest public infrastructure system modernization in County history."