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Darryl Rouson
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| Darryl Rouson | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 55 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| April 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | April 15, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 20, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | New Orleans, Louisiana | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
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
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rouson has been appointed to these committees:
- Appropriations
- Joint Legislative Budget
- Subcommittee on Business and Consumer Affairs
- Subcommittee on Justice, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Highway Safety
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rouson served on these committees:
- Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations Committee (Ranking Minority Member)
- Government Accountability Act Council
- Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy Committee
Elections
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.[3]
| 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.[4]
| 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.[5] Rouson raised $85,462 for his campaign; Benjamin-Anderson raised $5,714.[6]
| 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
2010
In 2010, Rouson raised $111,986 in contributions. [7]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Caddys On The Beach | $1,500 |
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,500 |
| Morgan & Morgan | $1,500 |
| AT&T | $1,500 |
2008
Below are Rouson's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Assoc of Realtors | $2,000 |
| AT&T | $1,500 |
| FL Chiropractic Assoc | $1,500 |
| Cmte of Florida Agents | $1,000 |
| Becker & Poliakoff | $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
- Darryl Rouson's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Darryl Ervin Rouson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Darryl Rouson on Facebook
- Darryl Rouson on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Rouson Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Rouson Issue Positions
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 55 2008–present | Succeeded by NA |
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