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Evelyn Lynn
Evelyn J. Lynn (b. February 2, 1930) is a former Republican member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 7 from 2002 to 2012. She served as City Commissioner of Ormond Beach from 1991 to 1994 and in the Florida House of Representatives from 1994 to 2002.
Biography
Lynn earned her B.A. from Queens College in 1950, her M.A. from Stetson University in 1969 and her Ed.D. from the University of Florida in 1979. Her professional experience includes working as a Personnel Director for Miller and Sons and Beth Israel Hospital from 1950 to 1962, Teacher and Assistant Superintendent for Volusia County Schools from 1962 to 1989, Adjunct/Visiting Professor at Nova University and Stetson University from 1979 to 1990 and consultant.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lynn was appointed to these committees:
- Budget Subcommittee on Higher Education Appropriations, Chair
- Budget
- Budget Subcommittee on Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations
- Commerce and Tourism
- Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
- Higher Education
- Reapportionment
- Joint Legislative Auditing
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lynn served on these committees:
- Commerce Committee, Florida State Senate
- Higher Education Committee, Florida State Senate
- Higher Education Appropriations Committee, Florida State Senate
- Military Affairs and Domestic Security Committee, Florida State Senate
- Rules Committee, Florida State Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lynn won re-election to the 7th District Seat in the Florida State Senate, defeating Richard Dembinsky (NPA). Lynn raised $352,140, while Dembinsky raised $1,564.
| Florida State Senate, District 7 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Evelyn Lynn (R)
|
140,910 | 73.5% | ||
| Richard Dembinsky (NPA) | 50,797 | 26.5% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Lynn is widowed and has two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida State Senate
- Florida Senate Committees
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Project Vote Smart Evelyn Lynn policy page
- Project Vote Smart Evelyn Lynn biography page
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charlie Clary (R) |
Florida Senate District 7 2002-2012 |
Succeeded by Rob Bradley (R) |
