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Charles Van Zant
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| Charles Van Zant | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Florida (1968) | |
| Other | Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1974), Western Baptist Theological Seminary (2001) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | Jacksonville, Florida | |
| Place of birth | November 24, 1943 | |
| Profession | Architect | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Van Zant is is Owner of Van Zant Associates, and has worked as an architect with Bruce McCarty and Associates, Kemp, Bunch, and Jackson, Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Richmond Construction Company, and Tafel-Schickli Associates.
He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Gospel Lighthouse International, and the National Rifle Association.[1]
Issues
Van Zant 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
Van Zant's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 341 - "Termination of Pregnancy: Prohibits nonresident minor from petitioning circuit court in this state for judicial waiver of notice of termination of pregnancy."
- HB 1219 - "Regulation of State Lands and Oil and Gas Resources: Authorizes Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund to accept bids for oil & gas leases on specified submerged lands"
- HB 1291 - "Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure Projects: Provides for DMS & state agency or local government to receive or solicit proposals to enter into public works infrastructure project agreement with private entity, or consortium of private entities, to build, operate, or finance public works infrastructure project"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Zant has been appointed to these committees:
- Finance & Tax
- Select Committee on Water Policy
- Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Higher Education Appropriations
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Zant served on these committees:
- Energy & Utilities Policy Committee
- Health Care Regulation Policy Committee (Vice Chair)
- Legislative Auditing Committee, Florida State Legislature
- Military & Local Affairs Policy Committee
- Natural Resources Appropriations Committee
Elections
2010
Van Zant won re-election to the 21st District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24 primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Van Zant won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 21st District, defeating Linda Meyers (D). Van Zant received 32,279 votes in the election while Myers received 30,396 votes.[4] Van Zant raised $266,911 for his campaign; Myers raised $193,967.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 21 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Charles Van Zant (R)
| 32,279 | 51.5% | ||
| Linda Myers (D) | 30,396 | 48.5% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Van Zant raised $86,657 in contributions. [6]
His seven largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corp Of America | $2,000 |
| JP Browning Consulting LLC | $1,000 |
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $1,000 |
| Florida Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida | $1,000 |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $1,000 |
2008
Below are Van Zant's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Republican Party | $154,878 |
| Charles Van Zant Jr. | $30,993 |
| Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services | $1,000 |
| Trinity Fabricators | $1,000 |
| FL Health Care Assoc | $1,000 |
Recent news
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External links
- Charles Van Zant's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Charles Van Zant
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Charles Van Zant on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Van Zant Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Van Zant Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 21 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 21 2008–present | Succeeded by NA |
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