Larry Metz
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| Larry Metz | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 25 | ||
| 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) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Florida (1976) | |
| J.D. | Florida State University (1983) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps | |
| Years of service | 1976 - 1982 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 20, 1955 | |
| Place of birth | Abington, Pennsylvania | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Metz operates his own legal practice, Metz Law Firm, P.A., which specializes in business, construction and personal injury litigation. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1976 to 1982. Metz earned an A.A. and a B.A. from the University of Florida and received his J.D. from Florida State University. He is a trustee of the Marine Corps League, North Lake Detachment, where he is also a member of the color guard. He also provides financial stewardship services for the Lake County Bar Association. His family, including wife Mariko and two children, resides in Yalaha.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Metz has been appointed to these committees:
- Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Civil Justice
- Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Quality
- Subcommittee on Justice
- Subcommittee on K-20 Innovation
Elections
2010
Metz won election, defeating Frank Layne Wood (D) in the November 2 general election.[1]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 25 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Larry Metz (R)
| 35,197 | 63.80% | ||
| Frank Layne Wood (D) | 19,970 | 36.20% | ||
Metz defeated Rick Joyce in the August 24 primary.[2]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 25 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry Metz
| 9,278 | 53.27% | ||
| Rick Joyce | 8,140 | 46.73% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
Metz raised $131,775 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 |
|---|---|
| Larry Metz | $26,458 |
| Florida Republican Party | $2,523 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $2,000 |
| Seminole County Republican Executive Committee | $1,500 |
| Florida Institute of CPAs | $1,500 |
| Florida Benevolent Police Association | $1,500 |
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Personal
Metz and his wife Mariko have two children.
External links
- Larry Metz House site
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Larry Metz on Facebook
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