Larry Ahern
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| Larry Ahern | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 51 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 16, 2010 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Air Force | |
| Years of service | 1973-1977 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 26, 1955 | |
| Place of birth | Detroit, Michigan | |
| Profession | Small Business Owner | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Ahern owns a swimming pool remodeling and commercial fountain business, Larry Ahern Pool Remodeling, Inc. Before he started that business, he owned and operated Tyrone Discount Pool Supplies for 20 years. Ahern served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He and his wife, Maureen, reside in St. Petersburg, and have three daughters.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ahern has been appointed to these committees:
- Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining
- Finance & Tax
- Joint Legislative Auditing
- Subcommittee on Business and Consumer Affairs
- Subcommittee on Government Operations (State Affairs)
- Subcommittee on Higher Education Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Highway Safety
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Larry Ahern has endorsed Herman Cain in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2010
Ahern did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. He defeated incumbent Janet Long (D) and Victoria Torres (TEA) in the November 2 general election.[2]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 51 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Larry Ahern (R)
| 22,706 | 50.32% | ||
| Janet Long (D) | 19,922 | 44.15% | ||
| Victoria A. Torres (Tea) | 2,499 | 5.54% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
Ahern raised $134,332 in contributions for his 2010 campaign as of July 8, 2011.[3] However, only 12 out of his 13 campaign finance reports have been filed.
His largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Republican Party | $65,228 |
| Larry Ahern | $5,499 |
| Sun Wholesale Supply, Inc. | $1,000 |
| Pinch a Penny, Inc. | $1,000 |
| Clear-Tech Pool Service, Inc. | $850 |
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Personal
Ahern and his wife Maureen have three children.
External links
- Larry Ahern House site
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Larry Ahern on Facebook
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