Stephen Wise
| Stephen Wise | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 5 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002-2012 | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | November 2002 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
| 1988-2000 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Florida Southern College (1963) | |
| Master's | Middle Tennessee State University (1968) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 11, 1941 | |
| Profession | Consultant/Former teacher | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Wise served in the Florida State House of Representatives from 1988 to 2000.
Wise was a Teacher in Polk County from 1963 to 1965. He also taught in Brevard County from 1963 to 1968. He then worked as Vice President of College Development at Florida Community College from 1970 to 1993. He is currently a Consultant.
Wise earned his BS from Florida Southern College in 1963. He went on to receive his MEd From Middle Tennessee State University in 1968. He then earned his EdD from the University of Alabama in 1970.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wise was appointed to these committees:
- Education Pre-K - 12 Chair
- Budget
- Budget Subcommittee on Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations
- Budget Subcommittee on Higher Education Appropriations
- Community Affairs
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability
- Regulated Industries
- Rules
- Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining
- Joint Legislative Auditing
- Joint Legislative Budget
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wise served on these committees:
- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee, Florida State Senate
- Community Affairs Committee, Florida State Senate
- Education Pre-K - 12 Committee, Florida State Senate
- Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations Committee, Florida State Senate
- Rules Committee, Florida State Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wise won re-election to the 5th District Seat in the Florida State Senate, defeating George Anthony Lovenguth (D). Wise raised $319,389 for his campaign, while Lovenguth raised $2,404.[1]
| Florida State Senate, District 5 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Stephen WIse (R)
|
172,736 | 71.4% | ||
| George Anthony Lovenguth (D) | 69,321 | 28.6% | ||
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
Wise raised $0 in campaign contributions in 2010, a year in which he was not up for election.[2]
2008
In 2008, Wise collected $319,389 in campaign contributions.[3] The six largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Hospital Association | $4,000 |
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $3,000 |
| Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar Association | $2,000 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $2,000 |
| Florida Association of Insurance Agents | $2,000 |
| Florida Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
Recent news
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Stephen Wise News Feed
- Weekend: Your guide to entertainment in Northeast Pennsylvania - Scranton Times-Tribune
- Exclusive: Dolphins CEO Mike Dee On Politics & Team's Future - CBS Local
- Controversy Over Sweeping CO Election Reform Bill Misses Mark by a Vote-by ... - Brad Blog (blog)
- State Advocacy Commission Chair Apologizes for Racially Insensitive Remarks - The Skanner
- CHARLOTTE MAYOR JOINS CABINET -- LIFE LESSON from Gio Gonzalez ... - Politico (blog)
- Laura Bush reflects at presidential library: 9/11 is touchstone - Los Angeles Times
- Teacher unions file federal lawsuit challenging merit-pay law - Florida Times-Union (blog)
- SEN. BILL NELSON HOLDS A HEARING ON CHALLENGES AND ... - Power Engineering Magazine
- 5 Factors That Will Make or Break the Devils' Playoff Chances - Bleacher Report
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Personal
Wise and his wife, Kathryn Beeman, have two children.
External links
- Official Florida State Senate website of Senator Stephen Wise
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Stephen Wise
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Rod Smith (D) |
Florida Senate District 5 2002–2012 |
Succeeded by Charles Dean (R) |
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