Charles Dean
| Charles Dean | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 15, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Florida State Senate Majority Whip | ||
| Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
| 2002-2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Florida State University (1963) | |
| Associate's | Central Florida Community College (1962) | |
| Master's | Rollins College (1976) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | U.S. Marines | |
| Years of service | 1959-1964 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 31, 1939 | |
| Profession | Consultant/Former Sheriff | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Dean served in the Florida State House of Representatives from 2002 to 2007. He joined the Florida State Senate in 2008 and serves as the Senate Majority Whip.
Dean was a College Intern for the City of Tampa Police in 1963. He also served in the United States Marine Corps from 1959 to 1964. In 1964 he was an Investigator for Florida Installment Land Sales. He then worked as Juvenile Counselor for the Citrus County Juvenile Court from 1972 to 1975. From 1965 to 1980 he was Director of General Services for the Citrus County School Board. Dean then worked as a Sheriff for Citrus County from 1981 to 1996. He is currently a Consultant and Cattleman.
Dean earned his AA from Central Florida Community College in 1962. He went on to receive his BS in Criminology/Police Administration from Florida State University in 1963. He then earned his MS in Criminal Justice from Rollins College in 1976. He later attended the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Sheriffs' Institute in 1983.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dean served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environmental Preservation and Conservation | ||||
| • Children, Families, and Elder Affairs | ||||
| • Criminal Justice | ||||
| • Gaming | ||||
| • Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dean served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environmental Preservation and Conservation, Chair | ||||
| • Criminal Justice, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Governmental Oversight and Accountability | ||||
| • Reapportionment | ||||
| • Regulated Industries | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dean served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Criminal Justice | ||||
| • General Government Appropriations | ||||
| • Governmental Oversight and Accountability | ||||
| • Reapportionment | ||||
| • Regulated Industries | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Dean won re-election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 3. Dean ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dean won election to the 3rd District Seat in the Florida State Senate, defeating Susan Franks (D). Dean raised $491,892 for his campaign, while Franks raised $69,847.[3]
| Florida State Senate, District 3 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Charles Dean (R)
|
134,029 | 58.0% | ||
| Suzan L R Franks (D) | 96,875 | 42.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010 (Off-cycle)
Dean raised $3,500 in campaign contributions in 2010, a year in which he was not up for election. The largest contributors are listed below.[4]
| Florida State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Charles Dean's campaign in 2010 | |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $2,000 |
| Michael D Bays Insurance Agency Inc | $500 |
| Nature Coast Conservative Coalition - CCE | $500 |
| Gastroenterology Associates | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $3,500 |
2008
In 2008, Dean collected $491,892 in campaign contributions.[5] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Republican Party | $31,067 |
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $4,000 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $4,000 |
| Florida Hospital Association | $3,000 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $2,500 |
Recent news
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Charles Dean News Feed
- Mayors Against Illegal Guns' Ad Targets Jeff Flake, Features Aurora Mom - Huffington Post
- Senators Against Background Checks Targeted Over NRA Support By CREDO ... - Huffington Post
- Gregory Dean Jr. Arrested For Having Two Extra Bullets, Violating New New ... - Huffington Post
- Senate passes tax fraud legislation - Tbo.com
- Washington Watch: Delegation's power growing on Capitol Hill - The Advocate
- Mark Barden Singles Out Jim Inhofe: 'I'd Just Like To Ask Him, What Are You ... - Huffington Post
- Mobile Home Rent Bill Stalls in Legislature - The Ledger
- Declining Gun Homicide Rate Isn't A Strong Argument Against Expanding ... - Huffington Post
- Failed pension plan would have steered new government workers into private ... - Bradenton Herald
- Marco Rubio: A Successful Salesman for Immigration Reform? - National Journal
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Personal
Dean and his wife, Judy Baxter, have two children.
External links
- Official Florida State Senate website of Senator Charles Dean
- Project Vote Smart Charles Dean biography page
- Project Vote Smart Charles Dean policy page
- Charles Dean election page
- Charles Dean twitter page
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Stephen Wise (R) |
Florida Senate District 5 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Nancy Argenziano (R) |
Florida Senate District 3 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Bill Montford (D) |
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