Bryan Nelson (Florida)
Bryan Nelson is the former District 2 representative on the Orange County Board of County Commissioners in Orange County in Florida. He sereved from 2014 to 2018.
Nelson previously served as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 38 from 2006 to 2012 and District 31 from 2012 to 2014.[1]
Biography
Nelson earned a bachelor's degree in ornamental horticulture from the University of Florida.[1]
Nelson's experience includes working as the president of Nelson's Insurance Services, president of Nelson's Florida Roses, president and chair of the Orange County Zoning Board, president of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, president of the Florida Foliage Association, member of the Community Action Board, member of the Orange County Citizens Review Board, and member of the Apopka Zoning Board of Adjustment.[1][2]
Elections
2012
Nelson won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 31. Nelson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
2010
Nelson ran for re-election to the 38th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Nelson defeated James Heinzelman, who ran for the seat on the Florida Tea Party ticket.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 38 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
Bryan Nelson (R) |
31,062 | 81.98% | ||
| James Heinzelman (Tea) | 6,829 | 18.02% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Nelson won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 38th District, defeating Lonnie Thompson (D) and Lawrence Fisher (NPA). Nelson received 33,889 votes in the election while Thompson received 27,302 votes, and Fisher received 1,595 votes.[5] Nelson raised $218,808 for his campaign; Thompson raised $15,858, and Fisher raised $1,365.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 38 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
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Bryan Nelson (R) |
33,889 | 54.0% | ||
| Lonnie Thompson (D) | 27,302 | 43.5% | ||
| Lawrence Fisher (NPA) | 1,595 | 2.5% | ||
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Regulatory Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Economic Development Policy |
| • Government Operations Appropriations |
| • Insurance, Business & Financial Affairs Policy |
Sponsored legislation
Nelson's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 405 - "Delivery Vehicles: Proposed authorization of use of golf carts, low-speed vehicles, & utility vehicles by seasonal delivery personnel during certain timeframe; requires specified vehicles to be equipped with safety equipment."
- HB 1005 - "Charter Schools: Proposed revising provisions & duties relating to charter schools, charter technical career centers, charter applicants, sponsors, & governing boards"
- HB 1433 - "City of Orlando Firefighter Pension Fund, Orange County: Proposed providing member with 20 years or more of service who is involuntarily determined to be disabled not in line of duty right to elect normal service retirement"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House website.
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Orange County Government, Florida, "Bryan Nelson, District 2 Commissioner," accessed October 12, 2017
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Bryan Nelson's Biography," accessed October 12, 2017
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "District 38 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Tobia (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 31 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Jennifer Sullivan (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 38 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Will Weatherford (R) |
