Gary Aubuchon
| Gary Aubuchon | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 74 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006 - November 16, 2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Michigan (1984) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 10, 1962 | |
| Place of birth | Ferndale, Michigan | |
| Profession | Homebuilder and Real Estate Broker | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Aubuchon was a 2012 Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. House representing the 19th Congressional District of Florida. Aubuchon was defeated by Trey Radel in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[1]
Aubuchon has worked as a homebuilder and real estate broker.
He is a member of many organizations, including the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Red Cross of Lee County, Cape Coral Association of Realtors, Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors, Cape Coral Council for Progress, and Cape Coral Soccer Association.[2]
Issues
Aubuchon 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.[3]
Sponsored legislation
Aubuchon's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 709 - "Construction Defects: Revises requirements & procedures for notice & opportunity to repair certain defects; specifies there are no construction lien rights under certain provisions of law for certain testing"
- HB 7009 - "Public Transit: Provides definitions relating to commuter rail service, rail corridors, & railroad operation for purposes of rail program within DOT; revises time period within which department must update rail system plan"
- HB 7097 - "Health and Human Services Contracts: Requires DCFS, DOH, DJJ, APD, & AHCA to adopt certain policies relating to monitoring of provider contracts & access to provider data; provides exception; provides funding requirements for contracts between DCFS & community-based agencies"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
Florida House of Representatives
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Aubuchon served on these committees:
- Rules & Calendar, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Aubuchon served on these committees:
- Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council
- Finance & Tax Council (Vice Chair)
- Health Care Services Policy Committee
- Roads, Bridges & Ports Policy Committee (Chair)
- Select Policy Council on Strategic and Economic Planning
- Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee
Elections
2012
Aubuchon ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Florida's 19th District.[4] Aubuchon was defeated by Trey Radel in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[1]
2010
Aubuchon ran for re-election to the 74th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
2008
In 2008, Aubuchon won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 74th District. Aubuchon ran unopposed in the election. He raised $128,953 for his campaign.[6]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Aubuchon raised $97,837 in contributions. [7]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $3,000 |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $2,000 |
2008
Below are Aubuchon's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Home Builders Assoc | $2,000 |
| FL Assoc of Realtors | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Ronald Book Government Consultants | $1,000 |
| FL Chamber of Commerce | $1,000 |
External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Gary Aubuchon
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Gary Aubuchon on LinkedIn
- Campaign Website
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 AP Results "U.S. House Results" Accessed August 14, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Aubuchon Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Aubuchon Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Elections Board "Candidate List" Accessed March 23, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ District 74 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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Succeeded by Doug Holder (R) |
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