Julio Robaina
Julio Robaina is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 117 from 2002 to 2010. He served as mayor, vice mayor and commissioner of South Miami.
Biography
Robaina's professional experience includes working as a service technician with Bell South.
He is a member of the Film and Entertainment Advisory Board, Governor's Association of Mayors, Greater Miami Host Committee Board of Directors, Southwest Young Men's Christian Association Board of Directors, American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, Cool Communities, Florida Unit of Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Habitat for Humanity, and Neighbors 4 Neighbors.[1]
Committee assignments
2009-2010
- Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council
- Everglades Oversight Committee, Florida State Legislature (Alternating Chair)
- Government Accountability Act Council
- Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy Committee
- Roads, Bridges & Ports Policy Committee
- Select Committee on Seminole Indian Compact Review
Issue positions
Robaina did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Robaina's sponsored legislation included:
- HB 35 - "Driver's License Fees: Increases fees for reinstating suspended or revoked driver's license or commercial motor vehicle license; increases civil penalty for late payment of civil traffic penalties; requires funds be used to recruit & retain officers of Florida Highway Patrol."
- HB 825 - "Ad Valorem Taxation of Working Waterfront Property: Provides for classification & assessment of specified properties based upon current use"
- HB 1523 - "Electronic Gaming Machines: Provides powers & duties of Department of Lottery pertaining to video lottery games; provides requirements for operation of video lottery games; requires video lottery retailers to execute certain agreements governing payment of purses & special thoroughbred racing awards"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2010
Robaina ran for election to the District 36 seat of the Florida State Senate in 2010. He lost to Miguel Diaz de la Portilla in the August 24 primary by a margin of 12,167-10,254. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Robaina won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 117th District, defeating Maria Mena (write-in). Robaina received 39,252 votes in the election while Mena received 21 votes.[4] Robaina raised $103,854 for his campaign.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 117 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Julio Robaina (R)
|
39,252 | 99.9% | ||
| Maria Mena (write-in) | 21 | 0.1% | ||
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See also
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida House of Representatives
- Florida House Committees
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Julio Robaina's campaign website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Julio Robaina on Facebook
- Julio Robaina on Twitter
- Julio Robaina on MySpace
- Julio Robaina's YouTube Channel
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue positions," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Results," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed December 18, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 117 2002-2010 |
Succeeded by Michael Bileca |
