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    STATE OF FLORIDA

    OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR


    EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 24-103
    (State Attorney Executive Assignment)

    WHEREAS, the Honorable THOMAS BAKKEDAHL, State Attorney for the Nineteenth

    Judicial Circuit of Florida, has advised Governor RON DESANTIS that Keith Pearson is under

    investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for election code violations; and

    WHEREAS, the Honorable THOMAS BAKKEDAHL has also advised the Governor that

    Keith Pearson is the sheriff of St. Lucie County and the State Attorney has endorsed Keith Pearson's

    opponent for sheriff of St. Lucie County; and

    WHEREAS, the Honorable THOMAS BAKKEDAHL, to avoid a conflict of interest or any

    appearance of impropriety, has voluntarily disqualified himself and has requested the executive

    assignment of another State Attorney regarding the investigation and prosecution of this case and all

    related matters regarding Keith Pearson; and

    WHEREAS, the Honorable PHIL ARCHER, State Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial

    Circuit of Florida, has agreed to accept an executive assignment in this matter; and

    WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the State of Florida and of the ends ofjustice that the

    Honorable PHIL ARCHER discharge the duties of the Honorable THOMAS BAKKEDAHL,

    pursuant to section 27.14, Florida Statutes.

    NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, Governor of Florida, in obedience to my

    solemn constitutional duty to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed," and pursuant to the

    Constitution and laws of the Slate of-Plonda, issue the f511owing Executive Oraer, effective

    immediately:
    Section 1. The Honorable PHIL ARCHER, State Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial

    Circuit of Florida, referred to as the "Assigned State Attorney," is assigned to discharge the duties

    of the Honorable THOMAS BAKKEDAHL, State Attorney for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of

    Florida, regarding the investigation and prosecution of this case and all related matters regarding

    Keith Pearson.

    Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney or one or more Assistant State Attorneys and

    Investigators, who have been designated by the Assigned State Attorney, shall proceed

    immediately to the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, and are vested with the authority to

    perform the duties prescribed herein.

    Section 3. All residents of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit are requested, and all public

    officials are directed, to cooperate and render whatever assistance is necessary to the Assigned State

    Attorney, so that justice may be served.

    Section 4. The period ofthis Executive Assignment shall be for one (1) year, to and including

    June 4, 2025.

    Section 5. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before May 4, 2025,

    if additional time is required.

    IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my


    hand and have caused the Great Seal of the State of
    Florida to be affixed at Tallahassee, this 4th day of
    June, 2024.

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