Seth McKeel
| Seth McKeel | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 40 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/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 | University of Florida (1997) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 5, 1975 | |
| Place of birth | Lakeland, Florida | |
| Profession | Real Estate | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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McKeel currently serves as Vice-President of Lakeland Properties and Management, Incorporated, and Director of Development of Rodda Construction, Incorporated.
He is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland, Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce, Lakeland Economic Development Council, McKeel Elementary Academy Board of Directors, National Association of Residential Property Managers, Polk County Gator Club, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly Board, and is Chair of the McKeel Academy of Technology Conversion Charter School Board.[1]
Issues
McKeel 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
McKeel's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 135 - "Public Records/Insured Dependents/Agency Group Plan: Provides exemption from public records requirements for personal identifying information of certain insured dependents; provides for retroactive application of exemption; provides for future legislative review & repeal of exemption; provides statement of public necessity."
- HB 7055 - "Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions: Revises criteria for licensure by means of accreditation for independent postsecondary educational institution; requires institution to file with Commission for Independent Education site visit reports prepared by accrediting agency."
- HB 7083 - "Florida College System: Renames DOE Division of Community Colleges as Division of Florida Colleges; defines Florida colleges as community colleges, specifies counties served by Florida colleges, & renames certain Florida colleges"
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, McKeel served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Budget Commission, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McKeel served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McKeel served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State Universities & Private Colleges Policy, Chair | ||||
| • State Universities & Private Colleges Appropriations, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Energy & Utilities Policy | ||||
Elections
2012
McKeel won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 40. McKeel ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Lillian Lima (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 40, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Seth McKeel Incumbent |
64% | 39,095 | |
| Independent | Lillian Lima | 36% | 22,007 | |
| Total Votes | 61,102 | |||
2010
McKeel ran for re-election to the 63rd District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
In 2008, McKeel won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 63rd District. McKeel ran unopposed in the election. He raised $84,550 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, McKeel raised $77,240 in contributions. [6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $2,500 |
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $1,000 |
| Preferred Care Partners | $1,000 |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
2008
Below are McKeel's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corporation of America | $2,000 |
| AT&T | $1,500 |
| FL Assoc of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Becker & Poliakoff | $1,000 |
| FL Chamber of Commerce | $1,000 |
External links
- Seth McKeel's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Seth McKeel
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Seth McKeel on Facebook
- Seth McKeel on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. McKeel Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. McKeel Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ District 63 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Eric Eisnaugle (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 40 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 63 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Mark Alan Danish (D) |
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