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Carol Jenkins Barnett
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| Carol Jenkins Barnett | |
| Basic facts | |
| Organization: | Board of Publix Super Markets Charities |
| Role: | Chair |
| Location: | Lakeland, Florida |
| Website: | Official website |
As of 2019, Carol Jenkins Barnett was the former chairwoman to the board of directors of the Florida-based supermarket chain Publix. She was also the chair of the board of Publix Super Markets Charities. Barnett, through her Carol Jenkins Barnett Family Trust, has contributed funding to oppose marijuana initiatives in Florida.[1][2]
Career
Carol Jenkins Barnett was the daughter of George Jenkins, the founder of the Florida-based supermarket chain Publix. Barnett served as the chair of the board for the company for 33 years, according to a press release, but she stepped down in June 2016 due to illness.[2][4] As of August 2016, she was still serving on the Publix Super Markets charities board as the president and chairwoman.[4][2]
Political activity
Elections
2014
In 2014, Barnett made two $3,000 contributions to Florida Governor Rick Scott's (R) campaign.[3] She also made a $1,000 contribution to Colleen Burton's (R) state Congressional campaign in Florida's District 40. She also made $500 contributions to Florida House Representatives Michael Bileca (R-115), Ross Spano (R-59), and Mike La Rosa (R-42).[3]
Ballot measure activity
Marijuana amendment, 2016
In July 2016, the Drug Free Florida Committee PAC received an $800,000 contribution from the Carol Jenkins Barnett Family Trust. Drug Free Florida Committee opposed Florida's 2016 Right to Medical Marijuana Initiative, Amendment 2.[1]
Marijuana amendment, 2014
In 2014, Carol Jenkins Barnett Family Trust had contributed $540,000 to the Drug Free Florida Committee.[1] Drug Free Florida Committee opposed Florida's Right to Medical Marijuana Initiative. The committee raised several million dollars to oppose the campaign, at least $2.5 million came from Sheldon Adelson, the Las Vegas casino owner as well.[5]
Overview of ballot measure support and opposition
The following table details Carol Jenkins Barnett ballot measure stances available on Ballotpedia:
| Ballot measure support and opposition for Carol Jenkins Barnett | ||||
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| Ballot measure | Year | Position | Amount | Status |
| Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization, Amendment 2 (2016) | 2016 | Opposed | $800,000[1] |  Approved
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| Florida Right to Medical Marijuana Initiative, Amendment 2 (2014) | 2014 | Opposed | $540,000[1] | 
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See also
- Drug Free Florida Committee
- Rick Scott
- Florida Right to Medical Marijuana Initiative, Amendment 2 (2016)
- Florida Right to Medical Marijuana Initiative, Amendment 2 (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 WPBF-ABC, "Daughter of Publix founder gives $800,000 to fight pot," July 25, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Publix, "Carol Jenkins Barnett Diagnosed with Younger Onset Alzheimer's - Stepping Down from Publix Board of Directors," August 18, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Florida Department of State, "Carol J. Barnett," accessed August 19, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tampa Bay Business Journal, "Daughter of Publix founder steps down from board after Alzheimer's diagnosis," June 17, 2016
- ↑ The Huffington Post, "Sheldon Adelson Funds Florida Anti-Medical Marijuana Campaign," June 11, 2014
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