Gary Siplin
| Gary Siplin | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 19 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002-2012 | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
| 2000-2002 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Johnson C. Smith University (1973) | |
| Master's | University of Pittsburgh (1977) | |
| J.D. | Duquesne University (1988) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 21, 1954 | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Siplin served in the Florida State House of Representatives from 2000 to 2002.
Siplin was a Law Clerk for United States District Judge Edward Davis in 1981. He then worked as an Assistant Attorney for Miami-Dade County in 1982. He is currently an attorney.
Siplin earned his BA in Political Science from Johnson C. Smith University in 1973. He went on to receive his MA in Public/International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh in 1977. He then earned his JD from Duquesne University in 1988.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Siplin was appointed to these committees:
- Agriculture|Agriculture Chair
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability Vice Chair
- Higher Education Vice Chair
- Budget
- Budget Subcommittee on Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations
- Budget Subcommittee on Higher Education Appropriations
- Reapportionment
- Regulated Industries
- Rules
- Joint Legislative Budget
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Siplin served on these committees:
- Community Affairs Committee, Florida State Senate
- Criminal Justice Committee, Florida State Senate
- Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations Committee, Florida State Senate
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee, Florida State Senate
- Reapportionment Committee, Florida State Senate
- Rules Committee, Florida State Senate
- Transportation Committee, Florida State Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Siplin won re-election to the 19th District Seat in the Florida State Senate, defeating Belinda Ortiz (R). Siplin raised $220,653 for his campaign, while Ortiz raised $293,347. [1]
| Florida State Senate, District 19 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Gary Siplin (D)
|
79,845 | 50.5% | ||
| Belinda Ortiz (R) | 78,218 | 49.5% | ||
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
Siplin raised $0 in campaign contributions in 2010, a year in which he was not up for election.[2]
2008
In 2008, Siplin collected $220,653 in campaign contributions.[3] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Democratic Party | $103,031 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $4,000 |
| Florida Hospital Association | $2,500 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $2,000 |
| Florida Dental Association | $1,500 |
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Personal
Siplin and his wife, Victoria Pierre, have four children.
External links
- Official Florida State Senate website of Senator Gary Siplin
- Gary Siplin for Senate
- Project Vote Smart Gary Siplin candidate summary
- Project Vote Smart Gary Siplin biography
- Gary Siplin on Facebook
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Florida Senate, District 19 2002–2012 |
Succeeded by Arthenia Joyner (D) |
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