Bill Montford
| Bill Montford | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2010-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 15, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Leon County Commissioner | ||
| 1982-1988 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Florida State University (1969) | |
| Associate's | Chipola Junior College (1967) | |
| Master's | Florida State University (1971) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Teacher/CEO | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Montford is the CEO of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents, having served as Leon County Superintendent of Schools from 1996 to 2008. Before becoming superintendent, he was a high school principal for 18 years. Montford earned his B.S. and M.S. from Florida State University.
Issues
Campaign themes
2010
As of September 18, 2010, Montford did not list specific issues on his campaign website. Instead, campaign themes stressed his background:[1]
- "A Leader You Can Count On; A Leader Who Makes A Difference"
- "A Lifetime of Service as an Educator"
- "A Lifetime of Service to the Community"
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Montford served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Gaming | ||||
| • Governmental Oversight and Accountability | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Montford served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Budget | ||||
| • Commerce and Tourism | ||||
| • Education Pre-K - 12 | ||||
| • Governmental Oversight and Accountability | ||||
| • Reapportionment | ||||
| • Collective Bargaining | ||||
| • Administrative Procedures | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Montford won re-election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 6. Montford ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated John Shaw (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Florida State Senate, District 3, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Bill Montford Incumbent |
72.8% | 165,634 | |
| Republican | John Shaw | 27.2% | 61,956 | |
| Total Votes | 227,590 | |||
2010
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2010
Montford won election, defeating John Shaw (R), David H. Abrams (NPA), and Harrison Arencibian (write-in) in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Florida State Senate, District 6 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Montford (D)
|
99,825 | 66.98% | ||
| John Shaw (R) | 44,510 | 29.87% | ||
| David H. Abrams (NPA) | 4,686 | 3.14% | ||
| Harrison Arencibian (Write-in) | 10 | 0.01% | ||
Montford defeated Curtis Richardson in the August 24 primary by a margin of 32,352-26,198.
| Florida State Senate, District 6 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bill Montford
|
32,352 | |||
| Curtis Richardson | 26,198 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Montford is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Montford raised a total of $892,638 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.[5]
| Bill Montford's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State Senate, District 3 |  |
$347,095 | |
| 2010 | Florida State Senate, District 6 | |
$545,543 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $892,638 | |||
2012
Montford won re-election to the Florida State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Montford raised a total of $347,095.
| Florida State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Montford's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Florida Retail Federation | $3,500 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $3,500 | |||
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $2,500 | |||
| Humana | $2,000 | |||
| Associated Industries of Florida | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $347,095 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Montford won election to the Florida State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Montford raised a total of $545,543.
| Florida State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Montford's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Florida Democratic Party | $7,500 | |||
| Southern Gardens Citrus Holding Corp | $3,000 | |||
| Florida Institute of Cpas | $2,500 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $2,000 | |||
| At&T | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $545,543 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Bill Montford News Feed
- Blumenthal Bill Would Honor Hispanic Infantry Regiment - CBS Local
- Scott signs off on change to teacher evaluations - The Florida Current
- A Fight Over Water, and to Save a Way of Life - New York Times
- Montford's votes back North Floridians - Apalachicola Times
- Gov. Scott cuts nearly $400 million from state budget - The Northwest Florida Daily News
- Report Card: Florida Chamber Gives Most (GOP) Legislators an 'A' - Sunshine State News
- Pinellas Superintendent Outlines District Goals At Education Summit - StateImpact Florida
- School Safety Bills Signed By Governor: Cyberbullying and Campus Security - WCTV
- Big Bend Hospice Breaks Ground On New Family Center - WFSU
- Low-income families actually fare worse under House and Senate tax plans - The Progressive Pulse
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Personal
Montford and his wife Jane have two children.
External links
- Bill Montford campaign website
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles Dean (R) |
Florida Senate District 3 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Alfred Lawson |
Florida Senate District 6 2010–2012 |
Succeeded by John Thrasher (R) |
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