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Stephen Wise
Stephen R. Wise (b. December 11, 1941) is a former Republican member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 5 from 2002 to 2012. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1988 to 2000.
Biography
Wise earned his B.S. from Florida Southern College in 1963, his M.Ed. From Middle Tennessee State University in 1968 and his Ed.D. from the University of Alabama in 1970. His professional experience includes working as a Teacher in Polk County from 1963 to 1965 and Brevard County from 1963 to 1968, Vice President of College Development at Florida Community College from 1970 to 1993 and consultant.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wise was appointed to these committees:
- Education Pre-K - 12 Chair
- Budget
- Budget Subcommittee on Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations
- Budget Subcommittee on Higher Education Appropriations
- Community Affairs
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability
- Regulated Industries
- Rules
- Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining
- Joint Legislative Auditing
- Joint Legislative Budget
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wise served on these committees:
- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee, Florida State Senate
- Community Affairs Committee, Florida State Senate
- Education Pre-K - 12 Committee, Florida State Senate
- Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations Committee, Florida State Senate
- Rules Committee, Florida State Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wise won re-election to the 5th District Seat in the Florida State Senate, defeating George Anthony Lovenguth (D). Wise raised $319,389 for his campaign, while Lovenguth raised $2,404.
| Florida State Senate, District 5 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Stephen WIse (R)
|
172,736 | 71.4% | ||
| George Anthony Lovenguth (D) | 69,321 | 28.6% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Wise and his wife, Kathryn Beeman, have 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 biography of Senator Stephen Wise
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Rod Smith (D) |
Florida Senate District 5 2002–2012 |
Succeeded by Charles Dean (R) |
