Mark Pafford
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| Mark Pafford | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 88 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | ||
| Bachelor's | Florida International University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 11, 1966 | |
| Place of birth | Dade County, Florida | |
| Profession | Manager of Special Projects, GRD Solutions | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Pafford is the Director of Resource Development for The Lord's Place. He has previously worked as Director of Planning and Policy for the Area Agency on Aging, Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Alzheimer's Association of Palm Beach County, and Legislative Assistant to Florida House Representative Lois Frankel.[1]
Issues
Pafford provided 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. However, he did not respond when asked his legislative priorities.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Pafford's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 93 - "Excise Tax on Documents: Revises criteria determining liability for payment of tax; provides alternative methodology for payment of tax under certain circumstances."
- HB 637 - "Affordable Housing for Seniors: Revises provisions relating to elements of local comprehensive plans to include element for affordable housing for seniors; provides for disposition of real property by local government for development of affordable housing."
- HB 841 - "Elders and Disabled Adults: Establishes pilot program in Palm Beach County to provide services to persons with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia-related disorders who are wandering & disoriented"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pafford has been appointed to these committees:
- Health & Human Services
- Subcommittee on Community and Military Affairs
- Subcommittee on Health Care Appropriations, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Quality
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pafford served on these committees:
- Elder & Family Services Policy Committee
- Military & Local Affairs Policy Committee
- Natural Resources Appropriations Committee
Elections
2010
Pafford ran for re-election to the 88th District seat in 2010. He defeated Maria Carter (write-in) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 88 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Mark Pafford (D)
| 26,480 | 95.40% | ||
| Maria Y. Carter (Write-in) | 1,276 | 4.60% | ||
Pafford defeated Ron Miranda in the August 24 primary.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 88 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark Pafford
| 4,225 | 57.85% | ||
| Ron Miranda | 3,079 | 42.15% | ||
2008
In 2008, Pafford won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 88th District. Pafford ran unopposed in the election. He raised $24,466 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Pafford raised $88,966 in contributions. [6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corp Of America | $2,000 |
| Florida Fire Fighters | $2,000 |
| Southern Gardens Citrus Holding Corp | $1,500 |
| AT&T | $1,500 |
2008
Below are Pafford's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Sonia M Jones | $500 |
| Amalgamated Transit Union | $500 |
| Teamsters Local 769 | $500 |
| Humana | $500 |
| Ruden McCloskey | $500 |
External links
- Mark Pafford's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Mark Pafford
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2002
- Mark Pafford on Facebook
- Mark Pafford on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Pafford Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Pafford Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010 State Representative primary results
- ↑ District 88 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 88 2008–present | Succeeded by NA |
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