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Perry Thurston
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| Perry Thurston | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 93 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Morehouse College (1982) | |
| J.D. | University of Miami (1987) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 30, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Pompano, Florida | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Thurston is an attorney, receiving his JD from the University of Miami, and BA in Finance from Morehouse College.[1]
Issues
Thurston 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
Thurston's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 181 - "Reservations of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida: Specifies that state jurisdiction over criminal offenses committed within Indian reservations & over civil actions arising there between Indians or others or to which Indians or others are parties does not apply to reservations of Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida."
- HB 189 - "Dangerous Dogs: Eliminates prohibition of breed-specific local government regulation of dangerous dogs."
- HB 575 - "Expunging Criminal History Records: Permits automatic expunction of criminal history records in specified circumstances; provides procedures; provides for effect of expunction; provides for treatment of certain statutory cross-references."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thurston has been appointed to these committees:
- Finance & Tax
- Rules & Calendar
- Subcommittee on Criminal Justice
- Subcommittee on Government Operations (Appropriations)
- Subcommittee on Insurance and Banking
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thurston served on these committees:
- Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council
- Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations Committee
- Finance & Tax Council (Ranking Minority Member)
- Policy Council
- Rules & Calendar Council
- Select Policy Council on Strategic and Economic Planning
Elections
2010
Thurston ran for re-election to the 93rd District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Thurston won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 93rd District, defeating Tchaka Lawrence (write-in). Thurston received 42,600 votes in the election while Lawrence received 54 votes.[4] Thurston raised $39,650 for his campaign.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 93 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Perry Thurston (D)
| 42,600 | 99.9% | ||
| Tchaka Lawrence (write-in) | 54 | 0.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Thurston raised $40,443 in contributions. [6]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corp Of America | $1,500 |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
2008
Below are Thurston's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corporation of America | $1,000 |
| FL Education Assoc | $1,000 |
| FL Health Care Assoc | $1,000 |
| FL Assoc of Realtors | $1,000 |
| UPS | $500 |
External links
- Perry Thurston's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Perry Thurston
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 1998
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Thurston Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Thurston Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ District 93 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ District 93 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 93 2006–present | Succeeded by NA |
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