William Proctor
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Education:
- University of Florida
- Stetson University
- Florida State University
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Experience:
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Florida House of Representatives, 2004-present
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Florida State Board of Education, 2001-04
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First Coast Workforce Development Board, 1998-2001
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Former chairman, Flagler Hospital Board of Trustees
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Florida Education Standards Commission, 1995-2001
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Fifth Appellate District Nominating Commission, 1979-82
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St. Augustine City Commission
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St. Augustine City Planning Commission
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U.S. Army Reserve, 1954-64
Charles Van Zant
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Education:
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Doctor of Theology, Western Baptist Theological Seminary
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Master of Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Bachelor's in Architecture, University of Florida
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Stetson University
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Owns and manages two other companies that lease real estate and invest in real estate property
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Clay County School Board, Appointed by Gov. Crist, 2007
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National Rifle Association
Issues:
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Providing quality education.
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Protecting Second Amendment rights.
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Preserve Rodman Reservoir.
Contact:
Charles Chestnut
Party:
Education:
- B.S. in Business Administration, Bethune-Cookman College
- A.S., Miami-Dade Community College
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
- Florida House of Representatives, 2006-present
- Mayor pro tem, Gainesville, 2003-04, 2005-06
- Chairman, Rep. Corrine Brown’s Task Force on Kennedy Homes, 2003
- Alachua County Poverty Reduction Advisory Board, 2004-06
- Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Florida League of Cities
- Homelessness Planning Group Services Committee, 2005
Kurt Kelly
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Education:
- M.S. in Education, University of South Florida
- B.S. in Social Sciences, Florida State University
- Central Florida Community College
- Graduate studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Occupation:
- Owner and CEO, 3-D Background Screening
Personal:
Experience:
- Florida House of Representatives, 2007-present
- Marion County School Board
- Appointed in 2001
- Re-elected in 2002 and 2006
- Board member, Central Florida Symphony Orchestra
- Board member, Children’s Alliance
- Marion County Chamber of Commerce
- Marion County Economic Development Corp.
- National Rifle Association
Contact:
Pat Patterson
Party:
Education:
- B.A. in Education, Florida Atlantic University
Occupation:
- Senior account agent, AllState Insurance
Personal:
Experience:
- Florida House of Representatives, 1998-2000, 2002-present
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 1995-98
- Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Orlando/Volusia Metropolitan Planning Organization Alliance
- Volusia County Council, 1995-98
- Volusia County of Governments, 1997
- Volusia County Growth Management Commission, 1993-95
- DeLand Chamber of Commerce
- Flagler County Chamber of Commerce
- U.S. Navy, 1969-73
Dwayne Taylor
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Education:
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M.P.A., University of Central Florida
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B.S., University of Central Florida
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Daytona Beach Community College
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Mainland Senior High School
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Daytona Beach City Commissioner, 2003-present
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Vice mayor, Daytona Beach, 2005, 2007
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Chairman, East Volusia Regional Water Authority
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Vice chairman, Metropolitan Planning Organization
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First vice president, Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials
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Trustee, Daytona Beach Police and Fire Pension Fund
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National League of Cities
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Florida League of Cities Legislative Committee
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Florida League of Cities Advocacy Committee
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Florida League of Cities Fiscal Stewardship
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Florida League of Cities
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Leadership Florida for Local Elected Officials, Class X
Issues:
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Bring jobs back to our community.
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Restore the proper funding for education.
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Providing basic health care coverage for all citizens.
Contact:
Dorothy Hukill
Party:
Education:
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J.D., St. John's University School of Law
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M.A. in Speech Pathology/Audiology, Columbia University
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B.A. in Sociology, Hunter College, CUNY
Occupation:
Experience:
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Florida House of Representatives, 2004-present
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Port Orange City Council, 2000-04
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Ponce Inlet Town Council
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Volusia Council of Governments Executive Board
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Chairwoman, Town Center Redevelopment Agency
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East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
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Former president, Volusia League of Cities
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Committee for Ponce Preserve
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Volusia County Bar Association
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Volusia/Flagler Association for Women Lawyers
Contact:
Ralph Poppell
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Experience:
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Florida House of Representatives, 2002-present
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American Farm Bureau Citrus Advisory Committee
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Florida Farm Bureau Federation
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Florida Real Estate Sales License
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Indian River Citrus League
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Indian River County Chamber of Commerce
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U.S. Army Reserves
Ritch Workman
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Experience:
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HOPE Task Force, appointed by Gov. Crist
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Florida National Guard, Operation Noble Eagle
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Florida House District 20 candidate, 2003
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Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers
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North Carolina Military Academy
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North Carolina National Guard
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U.S. Army Reserves
Issues:
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Will work to reduce the size of Florida’s government and curtail its appetite for self growth.
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Propose legislation to make it easier for first time homebuyers to realize the American dream.
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Florida needs a shared risk catastrophe fund- will fight to prevent Florida from having to stand alone in the aftermath of a natural disaster.
Contact:
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John Tobia
Party:
Education:
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Doctorate in Education, University of Central Florida, in progress
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Master's in Political Science, University of Florida
- B.A. in Political Science, University of Florida
Occupation:
- Professor of Political Science, Valencia Community College
Personal:
Experience:
Issues:
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Affordable long term care for seniors
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Increase punishments for those who prey on seniors
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Reduce television and telephone taxes
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Create permanent hurricane tax holiday
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Increase DNA database to include all sex offenders
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Limit appeal time for convicted felons
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Create harsher penalties for identify theft
Contact:
Carol Drake Wheatley
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Steve Crisafulli
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Education:
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Experience:
Issues:
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Economy is the biggest issue, with the Space Center at the forefront of the economic issue.
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Other big issues include property taxes, property insurance, education, health care water and fiscal responsibility.
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Bring a commonsense approach to the legislative issues being faced in Tallahassee.
Contact:
Sandy Adams
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Education:
Occupation:
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Experience:
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U.S. Air Force
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Elected to the House in 2002
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Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety
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Committee on Ethics and Elections
Contact:
Dean R. Cannon, Jr.
Party:
Education:
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J.D., University of Florida Law School
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B.S. in Telecommunication, University of Florida
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Florida House of Representatives, 2004-present
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Economic expansion and Infrastructure Council
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Legislative Budget Commission
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Orange County Legislative Delegation
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Board chairman, Life Kids Adoption Agency
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Orange County Charter Review Commission General Council
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Orange County Bar Association
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Florida Bar Association
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American Bar Association
Contact:
Scott Randolph
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Bryan Nelson
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Education:
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Elected to the House in 2006
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Orange County Zoning Board, 2002-present
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Orange County Citizens Review Board, 1998-2002
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President, Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce
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Former member, Florida Agriculture Coalition
Issues:
Contact:
Eric Eisnaugle
Party:
Education:
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J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School
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B.S. in Business Administration and Economics, Florida Southern College
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Commissioner, Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
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Law clerk, White House Counsel's Office
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Law clerk, Florida Governor, General Counsel's Office
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Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida Board of Directors
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Guardian Ad Litem
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Treasurer, Orlando Federalist Society
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National Rifle Association
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Florida and Orange County Bar Associations
Issues:
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Meaningful tax relief and reform.
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Reducing property insurance rates.
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Securing Florida’s borders and ports of entry.
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Reform criminal justice system, and provide law enforcement and first responders with the resources and legal tools.
Contact:
Marlene O'Toole
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Contact:
Robert Schenck
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Party:
Education:
- B.S., University of Central Florida, 1998
- A.A., Pasco-Hernando Community College, 1995
Personal:
Experience:
- Elected to the House in 2006
- Vice chairman, Committee on State Affairs
- Suncoast YMCA Board of Directors
Darren Soto
Party:
Education:
- Law School, George Washington University
- Bachelor's in Economics
Occupation:
Experience:
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Florida House of Representatives, 2007-present
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Former member, Civil Service Board, City of Orlando
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Treasurer, Orange County Democrats
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Vice president of communications, Orange County Young Democrats
Issues:
Contact:
Mike Horner
Party:
Education:
- Master's in Public Administration, University of Central Florida
- Bachelor's in Political Science, University of Florida
Occupation:
- President, Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Personal:
Experience:
- Senate Legislative staff, 1990-94
- Florida National Guard, 1993-97
- Osceola Education Foundation
- Osceola Regional Medical Center Board
Issues:
- Lower taxes will create more jobs and give families control over their own future.
- Improve schools with high standards and accountability.
- Reduce traffic and congestion.
- Need to reign in Florida’s activist Supreme Court.
Contact:
Deborah Mayfield
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Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Licensed mortgage broker
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Realtors Association of Indian River County
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Treasure Coast Builders Association
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Chamber of Commerce
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United Way of Indian River County
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Junior League of Indian River County
Issues:
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Reduce government spending and fight for lower taxes, especially property taxes.
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Invest in our educational system and stay true to the goal of preparing children to participate as productive members of society.
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Fight to make property insurance affordable and accessible.
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Work to manage growth and protect natural resources.
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