Darryl Rouson
| Darryl Rouson | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 70 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 20, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | New Orleans, Louisiana | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Rouson is a former Prosecutor of Pinellas County, and served as President of the Saint Petersburg National Association for the Advancement for Colored People from 2000-2005.[1]
Issues
Rouson 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
Rouson's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 201 - "Drug Paraphernalia Sales Surtax: Provides for surtax on sales of specified drug paraphernalia; specifies uses of surtax proceeds."
- HB 871 - "Retail-Theft Diversion Programs: Requires law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that defendant has committed retail theft to issue notice to appear in lieu of arresting him or her"
- HB 899 - "Color Photographic or Digital Imaged Licenses: Authorizes DHSMV to release to law enforcement agency film reproductions or electronic digital images, including updated images, for inclusion in facial-recognition biometrics database; provides that images will continue to be exempt from public disclosure while contained in database."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rouson served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State Affairs, Democratic Ranking Member | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Regulatory Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rouson served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Legislative Budget Commission | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rouson served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations, Democratic Ranking Member | ||||
| • Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy | ||||
Elections
2012
Rouson won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 68. Rouson defeated Frank Karkas in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
2010
Rouson ran for re-election to the 55th District seat in 2010. Rouson defeated Joseph Graser (write-in) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 55 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Darryl Rouson (D)
|
24,160 | 99.83% | ||
| Joseph Graser (Write-in) | 42 | 0.17% | ||
Rouson defeated April Sheffield in the August 24 primary.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 55 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Darryl Rouson
|
7,246 | 74.15% | ||
| April Daniel Sheffield | 2,526 | 25.85% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rouson won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 55th District, defeating Calvester Benjamin-Anderson (write-in). Rouson received 42,552 votes in the election while Benjamin-Anderson received 526 votes.[6] Rouson raised $85,462 for his campaign; Benjamin-Anderson raised $5,714.[7]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 55 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Darryl Rouson (D)
|
42,552 | 98.8% | ||
| Calvester Benjamin-Anderson (write-in) | 526 | 1.2% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Rouson is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Rouson raised a total of $247,204 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 29, 2013.[8]
| Darryl Rouson's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State House, District 70 |  |
$49,756 | |
| 2010 | Florida State House, District 55 | |
$111,986 | |
| 2008 | Florida State House, District 55 | |
$85,462 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $247,204 | |||
2012
Rouson won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Rouson raised a total of $49,756.
| Florida House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Darryl Rouson's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $1,500 | |||
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | $1,100 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $1,000 | |||
| Bright House Networks | $1,000 | |||
| Ligori, Chris | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $49,756 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Rouson won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Rouson raised a total of $111,986.
| Florida House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Darryl Rouson's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,500 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $1,500 | |||
| Morgan & Morgan | $1,500 | |||
| Florida Health Care Association | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $111,986 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Rouson won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Rouson raised a total of $85,462.
| Florida House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Darryl Rouson's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Chiropractic Association | $1,500 | |||
| At&T | $1,500 | |||
| Ronald L Book Pa | $1,000 | |||
| Becker & Poliakoff | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $85,462 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Darryl Rouson News Feed
- Florida Rep. Darryl Rouson Now Supports Gay Marriage - SouthFloridaGayNews.com
- Florida Just Made It a Crime to Sell Bongs, Glass Pipes, Etc. - Reason (blog)
- Florida Bong Ban Goes Up in Smoke - ABC News
- Detert part of Paris delegation - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- Rouson receives criticism at meeting of House Democrats - Tampabay.com
- Money issues resurface for Rep. Darryl Rouson: Lawmaker failed to pay taxes ... - Tampabay.com (blog)
- Democrats rally, look toward 2014 races - Northwest News and Tribune
- Florida makes it "less convenient" to get high - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- House Democrats considering 'Chris Dorworth rule' amid 'rumors' they are ... - Florida Times-Union (blog)
- Scott signs bill to help human trafficking victims - Tampabay.com
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External links
- Darryl Rouson's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Darryl Ervin Rouson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008
- Darryl Rouson on Facebook
- Darryl Rouson on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Rouson Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Rouson Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010 State Representative primary results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 55 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Rouson, Darryl Ervin," accessed May 29, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Doug Holder (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 70 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 55 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Cary Pigman (R) |
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