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Ron Saunders
| Ron Saunders | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 120 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1986 - 1994, 2006 - November 16, 2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Leader, Florida House of Representatives | ||
| 2010 - 2012 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Florida (1976) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 30, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | Key West, Florida | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Saunders ran in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 39.
Saunders works as an attorney, and has been a restaurant owner.
He is a member of Elks Lodge #551, Florida Bar Young Lawyers Section Board of Governors, Chair of the Florida Keys Community College Board of Trustees, President of the Florida Keys Land and Sea Trust, President of the Key West Jaycees, Director of Community Service for the Key West Rotary Club, and is a member of Mensa.[1]
Issues
Saunders 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
Saunders's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 95 - "Distribution of Proceeds from Excise Taxes on Documents: Removes limitation on amount of such proceeds to be deposited into State Housing Trust Fund each fiscal year; retroactively repeals conflicting version of statute."
- HB 99 - "Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: Decreases fees & charges for reinstatement of driver license, certificates of title, registration of motor vehicle, license plates, validation decals, & mobile home stickers, initial registration application for certain vehicles, driver's license examinations, services & documents, driver's licenses, return of license suspended, & DUI program enrollment"
- HB 497 - "Transportation Facilities: Revises criteria for evaluation by DOT of certain public-private project proposals; provides that determination that project is in public's best interest be evidenced by business case prepared under specified provisions & submitted to Council on Efficient Government"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Saunders served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Saunders served on these committees:
- Full Appropriations Council on Education & Economic Development (Ranking Minority Member)
- Full Appropriations Council on General Government & Health Care (Ranking Minority Member)
- Government Accountability Act Council
- Legislative Budget Commission Committee, Florida State Legislature
- Rules & Calendar Council
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Saunders ran in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 39. Saunders was defeated by Dwight Bullard in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012.[3]
| Florida State Senate, District 39 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Dwight Bullard |
35.3% | 10,844 |
| Ron Saunders | 30.3% | 9,327 |
| James Bush III | 27.6% | 8,478 |
| John Johnson | 3.8% | 1,168 |
| Sal Gutierrez | 3% | 933 |
| Total Votes | 30,750 | |
2010
Saunders ran for re-election to the 120th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Saunders defeated Morgan McPherson (R) and Henry Llorella (Tea Party) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 120 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ron Saunders (D)
|
22,301 | 55.4% | ||
| Morgan McPherson (R) | 15,718 | 39.0% | ||
| Henry Llorella (TEA) | 2,233 | 5.5% | ||
2008
In 2008, Saunders won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 120th District. Saunders ran unopposed in the election. He raised $161,443 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Saunders raised $283,886 in contributions. [6]
His three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saunders, Ron | $33,447 |
| Florida Democratic Party | $19,125 |
| Florida Hospital Association | $2,500 |
2008
Below are Saunders's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Ron E Saunders | $22,353 |
| FL Home Builders Assoc | $3,500 |
| FL Cable Telecommunications Assoc | $2,000 |
| Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of the FL Bar Assoc | $2,000 |
| Dade County Classroom Teachers Assoc | $1,500 |
Recent news
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Ron Saunders News Feed
- Rep. Holly Raschein Looks Over Her Shoulder at Dem Challenger Pamela Gray - Sunshine State News
- Does Tallahassee dictate too much to cities, counties? - MiamiHerald.com
- House honors tearful doorkeeper Ernie Sumner, retiring after 42 years - MiamiHerald.com (blog)
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External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Ron Saunders
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Ron Saunders on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Saunders Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Saunders Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ District 120 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 120 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Holly Merrill Raschein (R) |
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