Hazelle Rogers
| Hazelle Rogers | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 94 | ||
| 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) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Phoenix (2003) | |
| Associate's | New York City Community College (1976) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 28, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Jamaica, West Indies | |
| Profession | Mortgage Professional/Loan Officer | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Rogers has worked as a consultant, mortgage broker, and realtor.
She is the founder of the Caribbean American Democratic Club of Broward County, charter member of the Greater Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce, foundation member of the Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes-West Sunrise, founding member of the Lauderdale Lakes Community Council, co-founder of the State Road 7 Collaborative, co-founder of Unifest, and co-chair of the United Negro College Fund.[1]
Issues
Rogers 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
Rogers's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 531 - "Challenging a Person Desiring to Vote: Prohibits voter challenges based on certain documents; prohibits certain persons from submitting formal challenges to individual's eligibility to register to vote or vote in any election under certain circumstances."
- HB 1363 - "Inmate Re-Entry to the Workforce: Requires that offender's postsentence intake include vocational assessment; requires DOC to include specified information in release orientation program; authorizes DOC to issue photographic identification cards to all inmates immediately prior to release"
- HB 1493 - "Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services: Establishes priority populations of persons who are eligible for services funded by DCFS"
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, Rogers served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Administrative Procedures | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rogers served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance & Tax | ||||
| • Administrative Procedures | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rogers served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health Care Services Policy | ||||
| • Roads, Bridges & Ports Policy | ||||
| • Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2012
Rogers won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 95. Rogers ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
2010
Rogers ran for re-election to the 94th District seat in 2010. Rogers defeated Evon Manning (write-in) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 94 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Hazelle Rogers (D)
|
23,788 | 99.93% | ||
| Evon Manning (Write-in) | 17 | 0.07% | ||
She easily defeated John Labriola in the August 24 primary.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 94 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Hazelle Rogers
|
7,274 | 88.49% | ||
| John Labriola | 946 | 11.51% | ||
2008
In 2008, Rogers won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 94th District. Rogers ran unopposed in the general election. She raised $115,165 for her campaign.[6]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Rogers raised $81,010 in contributions. [7]
Her three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $1,500 |
| AT&T | $1,500 |
2008
Below are Rogers's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Home Builders Assoc | $1,000 |
| 123 LaSalle Associates | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Ronald Book Government Consultants | $1,000 |
| FL Assoc of Realtors | $1,000 |
External links
- Hazelle Rogers' personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Hazelle Rogers
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Rogers Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Rogers 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
- ↑ District 94 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Waldman (D) |
Florida House of Representatives District 95 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 94 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Perry Thurston (D) |
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