Kenneth Roberson
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| Kenneth Roberson | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 71 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Manatee Junior College (1963) | |
| Other | Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science (1965) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 5, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Bradenton, Florida | |
| Profession | Funeral Director | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Roberson is the past President of Restlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Incorporated, and Roberson Funeral Home and Crematory, Incorporated.
He is a member of the Port Charlotte Elks Lodge Number 2153, Port Charlotte Rotary Club, Master Mason of the Punta Gorda Lodge Number 115, Free and Accepted Masons, and member of the Port Charlotte United Methodist Church.[1]
Issues
Roberson 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
Roberson's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 569 - "Financial Instruments : Deletes provision relating to concurrent deposits by unit of local government & customers of other federally insured financial institutions"
- HB 1387 - "Inspection of Nursing Homes: Provides that nursing homes inspected by AHCA are exempt from inspection by DOH & State Fire Marshal"
- HB 7013 - "OGSR/Business Information Provided to a Governmental Condemning Authority: Removes scheduled repeal under Open Government Sunset Review Act of exemption from public records requirements for business information provided by owner of business to governmental condemning authority as part of offer of business damages in presuit negotiations in eminent domain proceeding"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Roberson has been appointed to these committees:
- Economic Affairs
- Subcommittee on Business and Consumer Affairs, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Health Care Appropriations, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Access
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Roberson served on these committees:
- Elder & Family Services Policy Committee
- Governmental Affairs Policy Committee (Vice Chair)
- Health Care Appropriations Committee
Elections
2010
Roberson ran for re-election to the 71st District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Roberson defeated Andrew Frank Saltman (D) in the general election held November 2, 2010.[3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 71 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Kenneth Roberson (R)
| 40,340 | 65.94% | ||
| Andrew Frank Saltman (D) | 20,840 | 34.06% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Roberson won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 71st District, defeating Betty Gissendanner (D). Roberson received 45,727 votes in the election while Gissendanner received 38,660 votes.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 71 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kenneth Roberson (R)
| 45,727 | 54.2% | ||
| Betty Gissendanner (D) | 38,660 | 45.8% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Roberson raised $111,714 in contributions. [5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Charlotte County Republican Executive Cmte | $5,000 |
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $2,500 |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $2,000 |
| Florida Hospital Association | $2,000 |
2008
Below are Roberson's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Kenneth L Roberson | $206,383 |
| FL Republican Party | $36,274 |
| FL Institute of CPAs | $2,500 |
| Charlotte County Republican Executive Cmte | $2,000 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $2,000 |
External links
- Ken Roberson's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Kenneth Roberson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 71 2008–present | Succeeded by NA |
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