Former Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles, who just completed three terms marked by significant infrastructure improvements, announced Monday his candidacy for Florida House District 3.
- Boyles, a Republican business owner who chose not to seek reelection to the commission, enters the race as Rep. Joel Rudman pursues the congressional seat formerly held by Matt Gaetz.
During his commission tenure, Boyles helped secure passage of the surtax initiative and development of the Southwest Crestview bypass. He served alongside nine commissioners and advocated against politicizing local government.
- “These chambers are the places for real work, a place to get things done. Not a place to grandstand or politicize the hot-button state and national political issues of the moment,” Boyles said at his final commission meeting last month.
A North Okaloosa native with degrees in civil engineering and law from Florida State University, Boyles operates Adams Sanitation, serving nearly 30,000 customers in Northwest Florida.
The Governor’s office has not yet announced dates for the House District 3 special election. Rudman’s resignation takes effect January 1, 2025.
