Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda
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| Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 9 | ||
| 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 | University of South Florida | |
| J.D. | University of Florida College of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 9, 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Rochester, New York | |
| Profession | Attorney/College Professor | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
Contents |
Vasilinda worked as a DER Key Coordinator for the United Way Campaign from 1986-1988, and has been an educator at Tallahassee Community College.
She is a member of the Tallahasse Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, United Faculty of Florida Union, and Tallahassee Chapter of the Zonta International Women's Service Organization. [1]
Issues
Vasilinda 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
Vasilinda's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 681 - "Tax on Sales, Use, and Other Transactions: Deletes exemption for sales of drinking water in containers."
- HB 901 - "Lobbying: Permits expenditures for food & beverages for members & employees of Legislature at certain events; provides that items must be consumed at the events; provides maximum value per recipient for items."
- HB 1503 - "Health Education: Provides for mandatory one-half credit in health * Education, independent of physical education credit requirement, for high school students; provides waiver for students who request to take & successfully complete health education assessment developed by DOE; reduces number of credits in elective courses."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Vasilinda has been appointed to these committees:
- Finance & Tax
- Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Energy and Utilities
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Vasilinda served on these committees:
- Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee
- Government Operations Appropriations Committee
- Governmental Affairs Policy Committee
Elections
2010
Vasilinda won re-election to the 9th District seat in 2010. She defeated Kirk Headley-Perdue (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Florida State Senate, District 9 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda
| 37,189 | 58.65% | ||
| Kirk Headley-Perdue | 26,219 | 41.35% | ||
She defeated Rick Minor in the August 24th Democratic primary.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 9 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda
| 15,057 | 68.96% | ||
| Rick Minor | 6,776 | 31.04% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Vasilinda won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 9th District, defeating Peter Boulware (R) and John Shaw (NPA). Vasilinda received 41,362 votes in the election while Boulware received 40,932 votes, and Shaw received 2,808 votes.[5] Vasilinda raised $198,198 for her campaign; Boulware raised $566,388, and Shaw raised $2,585.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 9 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda (D)
| 41,362 | 48.6% | ||
| Peter Boulware (R) | 40,932 | 48.1% | ||
| John Shaw (NPA) | 2,808 | 3.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Vasilinda raised $210,774 in contributions. [7]
Her two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Democratic Party | $18,637 |
| Florida Association Of Insurance Agents | $2,000 |
2008
Below are Vasilinda's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Democratic Party | $11,987 |
| FL Police Benevolent Assoc | $2,000 |
| FL State Correctional Officers | $1,500 |
| Bank of America | $1,000 |
| Donald M Hinkle | $1,000 |
Recent news
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External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Michele Rehwinkel Vasilinda on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Vasilinda Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Vasilinda Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010 State Representative primary results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 9 Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 9 2008–present | Succeeded by NA |
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