Jennifer Carroll
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| Jennifer Carroll | ||
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| Lieutenant Governor of Florida | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 9, 2011 | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $124,851 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
| 2003 - 2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of New Mexico | |
| Associate's | Leeward Community College | |
| Master's | St. Leo University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | U.S. Navy | |
| Years of service | 1979 - 1999 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | Aubust 27, 1959 | |
| Place of birth | Port of Spain, Trinidad | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Carroll served as in the United States Navy from 1979-1999, and has worked as Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.
She is involved with many organizations, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, American Legion Post 0197, Clay County Chamber of Commerce, Federated Republican Women of Clay County, Florida Metropolitan University Board of Governors, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.[1]
Issue positions
Carroll 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]
Committee assignments
- Economic Development Policy Committee (Chair)
- Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council
- Energy & Utilities Policy Committee
- Policy Council
- Select Policy Council on Strategic and Economic Planning
- Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee
Sponsored legislation
Carroll's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 407 - "Proceeds of Forfeitures: Increases minimum percentage of such proceeds that must go to non-law enforcement organizations; revises types of organizations that may receive such funds & purposes for which such funds may be expended."
- HB 997 - "Student Discipline and School Safety: Requires that district school board review its policy allowing corporal punishment once every 3 years during district school board meeting; revises content of district school board policies of zero tolerance"
- HB 1055 - "Taxation of Public-Private Transportation Facilities: Exempts certain public-private transportation facilities from certain specified taxes & special assessments; excludes certain taxes from such exemption."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Carroll was originally running for re-election to the 13th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the August 24th primary and would have been unopposed in the general election. However, on September 2, Rick Scott announced Caroll as his running mate for lieutenant governor.[3]
Carroll faced Rod Smith (D) and John E. Zanni (Independence Party of Florida) in the general election on November 2.
2008
In 2008, Carroll won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 13th District. Carroll ran unopposed in the election, allowing her to win the race without appearing on the ballot during the November election.[4] Carroll raised $44,892 for her campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010-Present
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Jennifer Carroll & Rick Scott's donors each year.[6] Click [show] for more information.
| Jennifer Carroll & Rick Scott's Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Florida Lieutenant Governor/Governor | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised | $67,488,953 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $17,643,249 (Dem.) $60,519 (No Party Affiliation) $29,724 (Unaffiliated) $14,562 (Ind.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | Richard L. Scott | $60,323,551 | |||||||||||||||||
| Florida Republican Party | $5,237,887 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Charlotte County Republican Executive Committee | $3,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Florida Institute of CPAs | $2,500 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida | $1,500 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Individuals | $1,148,277 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $703,426 | ||||||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $67,118,827 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $298,644 | ||||||||||||||||||
2006-2008
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Jennifer Carrol's donors each year.[7] Click [show] for more information.
| Jennifer Carrol's Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Florida House of Representatives District 13 | 2006 Florida House of Representatives District 13 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised | $44,892 | $45,584 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | Unopposed | Unopposed | |||||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | Jacksonville Greyhound Racing | $1,000 | Florida Chamber of Commerce | $1,500 | |||||||||||||||
| AMSCOT Financial | $1,000 | Hospital Corp. of America | $1,500 | ||||||||||||||||
| Florida Cable Telecommunications Association | $1,000 | National Insurance Management | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $1,000 | Florida Police benevolent Association | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| AETNA | $500 | Florida Retail Federation | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Individuals | $9,192 | $8,525 | |||||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $35,700 | $37,059 | |||||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $35,892 | $40,784 | |||||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $9,000 | $4,800 | |||||||||||||||||
External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Jennifer Carroll
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2012 (w/Rick Scott), 2010 (w/Rick Scott), 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Jennifer Carroll on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Carroll Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Carroll Issue Positions
- ↑ Gov Monitor, "Rick Scott Chooses Jennifer Carroll As Lieutenant Governor," September 2, 2010
- ↑ Explanation of Florida's uncontested races
- ↑ District 13 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money.org
- ↑ Follow the Money.org
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 13 2003–2011 | Succeeded by Daniel Davis |
| Preceded by Jeff Kottkamp | Lieutenant Governor of Florida 2011-present | Succeeded by NA |
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