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Charles McBurney
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| Charles McBurney | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 16 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| September 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | September 18, 2007 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Florida (1979) | |
| J.D. | University of Florida (1982) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 6, 1957 | |
| Place of birth | Orlando, Florida | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
McBurney is currently a Partner with the law firm of Fischette, Owen, Held and McBurney. He previously served as a Senior Trial Assistant in the State Attorney's Office, Jacksonville from 1984-1990, and was an Associate with Mathews, Osborne, McNalt, Gobelman and Cobb from 1982-1984.[1]
Issues
McBurney did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
McBurney's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 17 - "Public School Attendance: Creates Student Preparedness Pilot Program to include Duval County School District as one of selected school districts; allows students 16 to 18 years of age to terminate school enrollment if they meet pilot program requirements for attendance & completion; provides for nontraditional academic options"
- HB 1237 - "Florida 211 Network: Requires participants in Florida 211 Network to be accredited by Florida Alliance of Information & Referral Services & notify Public Service Commission of such accreditation; provides for revocation of 211 numbers."
- HB 7037 - "OGSR/Identification and Location Information of Federal Attorneys and Judges: Removes scheduled repeal under Open Government Sunset Review Act of exemptions from public records requirements for identification & location information of current or former U.S. attorneys, assistant U.S. attorneys, current or former judges of U.S. Courts of Appeal, federal district judges, & federal magistrates, & spouses & children thereof"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McBurney has been appointed to these committees:
- Judiciary, Vice Chair
- Select Committee on Water Policy
- Subcommittee on Criminal Justice
- Subcommittee on Economic Development and Tourism
- Subcommittee on Justice, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McBurney served on these committees:
- Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations Committee (Vice Chair)
- Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council
- Elder & Family Services Policy Committee
- Government Accountability Act Council
- Governmental Affairs Policy Committee
Elections
2010
McBurney won re-election, defeating David Gregory Baldwin in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 16 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Charles McBurney (R)
| 27,855 | 70.57% | ||
| David Gregory Baldwin (NPA) | 11,615 | 29.43% | ||
McBurney won re-election to the 16th District seat in 2010. He defeated Luis Melendez in the Republican primary on August 24th.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 16 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Charles McBurney
| 9,234 | 84.06% | ||
| Luis Melendez | 1,751 | 15.94% | ||
2008
In 2008, McBurney won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 16th District. McBurney ran unopposed in the election. He raised $44,695 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, McBurney raised $174,527 in contributions. [6]
His three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $2,000 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida | $2,000 |
2008
Below are McBurney's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Fidelity National Financial | $1,500 |
| FL Associated General Contractors | $1,000 |
| FL Assoc of Realtors | $1,000 |
| FL Police Benevolent Assoc | $1,000 |
| FL Hospital Assoc | $1,000 |
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Charles McBurney
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2000
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. McBurney Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. McBurney Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010 State Representative primary results
- ↑ District 16 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 16 2007–present | Succeeded by NA |
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