Mark Pafford
| Mark Pafford | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 86 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| 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 | ||
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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
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pafford served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Health & Human Services | ||||
| • Legislative Budget Commission | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pafford served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health & Human Services | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pafford served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Elder & Family Services Policy | ||||
| • Military & Local Affairs Policy | ||||
| • Natural Resources Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2012
Pafford won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 86. Pafford ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Tami L. Donnally (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 86, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Mark Pafford Incumbent |
60.4% | 38,909 | |
| Republican | Tami L. Donnally | 39.6% | 25,527 | |
| Total Votes | 64,436 | |||
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.[4]
| 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.[5]
| 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.[6]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Pafford raised $88,966 in contributions. [7]
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:[8]
| 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 Secretary of State Election Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ 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 Lori Berman (D) |
Florida House of Representatives District 86 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 88 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Bobby Powell (D) |
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