Don Gaetz
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| Don Gaetz | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 4 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Superintendent, Okaloosa County School District | ||
| 2000-2006 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Concordia University | |
| Master's | Troy State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 22, 1947 | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Gaetz was Town Chair of Seaside, Florida, from 1990 to 1991. He was a member of the Okaloosa School Board from 1994 to 2000. He then served as Superintendent of the Okaloosa County School District from 2000 to 2006. He joined the Florida State Senate in 2006.
Gaetz was Co-Founder/Vice-Chair of the VITAS Healthcare Corporation from 1984 to 2004.
Gaetz earned his Bachelors in Religion/Political Science from Concordia University. He went on to receive his MPA from Troy State University.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gaetz has been appointed to these committees:
- Reapportionment Chair
- Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations Chair
- Budget
- Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations
- Commerce and Tourism
- Health Regulation
- Rules
- Rules Subcommittee on Ethics and Elections
- Joint Legislative Budget
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gaetz served on these committees:
- Education Pre-K - 12 Committee, Florida State Senate
- Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee, Florida State Senate
- Health Regulation Committee, Florida State Senate
- Rules Committee, Florida State Senate
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Don Gaetz has endorsed Rick Perry in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Gaetz is running in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 4. Gaetz is running against Wyman Russo Duggan and Michael Bruce Weinstein in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012.[2]
2010
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2010
Gaetz won re-election to the 4th District Seat in 2010. He did not face any opposition in the August 24 primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. No Democrats filed to run for the District 4 seat.[3]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Gaetz won election to the 4th District Seat in the Florida State Senate. Gaetz was unopposed and raised $724,128 for his campaign. [4]
Campaign donors
2010
Gaetz raised $344,720 in campaign contributions in 2010. The largest contributors are listed below.[5]
| Florida State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Don Gaetz's campaign in 2010 | |
| Florida Retail Federation | $3,000 |
| Northport Health Services | $2,000 |
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $2,000 |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $2,000 |
| Surgi Center | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $344,720 |
2006
In 2006, Gaetz collected $724,128 in campaign contributions.[6] The seven largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Don Gaetz | $50,332 |
| Appliance Factory Direct | $2,500 |
| Wellcare Health Plans | $2,500 |
| Florida Retail Federation | $2,000 |
| Florida Institute of CPAs | $1,500 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $1,500 |
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,500 |
Recent news
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Personal
Gaetz and his wife, Victoria, have two children.
External links
- Official Florida State Senate website of Senator Don Gaetz
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Don Gaetz
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Orlando Sentinel "Gaetz endorses Perry for president," August 30, 2011
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - Election results
- ↑ 2006 Senate District 4 Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Don Gaetz
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| Preceded by Charlie Clary (R) | Florida Senate District 004 2006–present | Succeeded by NA |
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