Seth McKeel
Seth McKeel is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 40 from 2006 to 2014. He previously served as deputy majority leader.
McKeel served on the Lakeland City Commission from 2000 to 2005.
Biography
McKeel's professional experience includes serving as vice president of Lakeland Properties and Management and director of development at Rodda Construction.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McKeel served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Legislative Budget Commission, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McKeel served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • State Affairs, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McKeel served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • State Universities & Private Colleges Policy, Chair |
| • State Universities & Private Colleges Appropriations, Vice chair |
| • Energy & Utilities Policy |
Campaign themes
2008
McKeel 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
McKeel's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 135 - "Public Records/Insured Dependents/Agency Group Plan: Provides exemption from public records requirements for personal identifying information of certain insured dependents; provides for retroactive application of exemption; provides for future legislative review & repeal of exemption; provides statement of public necessity."
- HB 7055 - "Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions: Revises criteria for licensure by means of accreditation for independent postsecondary educational institution; requires institution to file with Commission for Independent Education site visit reports prepared by accrediting agency."
- HB 7083 - "Florida College System: Renames DOE Division of Community Colleges as Division of Florida Colleges; defines Florida colleges as community colleges, specifies counties served by Florida colleges, & renames certain Florida colleges"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House website.
Elections
2012
McKeel won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 40. McKeel ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Lillian Lima (I) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Seth McKeel Incumbent |
64% | 39,095 | |
| Independent | Lillian Lima | 36% | 22,007 | |
| Total Votes | 61,102 | |||
2010
McKeel ran for re-election to the 63rd District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
In 2008, McKeel won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 63rd District. McKeel ran unopposed in the election. He raised $84,550 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign finance summary
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2014
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Personal
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McKeel has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland, Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce, Lakeland Economic Development Council, McKeel Elementary Academy Board of Directors, National Association of Residential Property Managers, Polk County Gator Club, and Volunteers in Service to the Elderly Board; and Chair of the McKeel Academy of Technology Conversion Charter School Board.[1]
See also
- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008, 2006
- Seth McKeel on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. McKeel Biography," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. McKeel Issue Positions," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," accessed April 21, 2014
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "District 63 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Eric Eisnaugle (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 40 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Colleen Burton |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 63 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Mark Alan Danish (D) |
