Before being elected for the commission, Gerard served as the first female Mayor of Largo for eight years.
U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist has announced his endorsement of Pinellas County Commissioner Pat Gerard, who is running for re-election to the District 2 seat.
“Pat Gerard has been the strong leader Pinellas County needs in times of crisis. I’m proud to endorse her re-election to Pinellas County Commission District 2,” Crist said in a statement.
Gerard, a Pinellas County Democrat like Crist, has also been endorsed by Ruth’s List Florida since launching her re-election campaign.