Don Gaetz
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| Don Gaetz | |
| Florida State Senate District 4 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | Senate website |
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Don Gaetz (b. January 22, 1947) is a Republican member of the Florida Senate, representing District 4.
Education
Gaetz earned his Bachelors in Religion/Political Science from Concordia University. He went on to receive his MPA from Troy State University.
Professional experience
Gaetz was Co-Founder/Vice-Chair of the VITAS Healthcare Corporation from 1984 to 2004.
Political experience
Gaetz was Town Chair of Seaside, Florida, from 1990 to 1991. He has been a member of the Okaloosa School Board from 1994 to 2000. He then served as Superintendent of the Okaloosa County School District from 2000 to 2006. He joined the Florida State Senate in 2006. He has served in that position since, representing the 4th district.
Committee membership
- Education Pre-K - 12 Committee, Florida Senate
- Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee, Florida Senate
- Health Regulation Committee, Florida Senate
- Rules Committee, Florida Senate
Personal life
Gaetz and his wife, Victoria, have two children.
External links
- Official Florida State Senate website of Senator Don Gaetz
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Don Gaetz
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
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