John Legg
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John Legg is a Florida
educator and Republican politician who serves as the Representative for District 46 in the House of Representatives
of the U.S. State
of Florida
.
Legg was born in Brooksville, Florida
in Hernando County, Florida
. and lives in Port Richey, Florida
in Pasco County, Florida
. He is married with three children. His wife's name is Suzanne. He received an associate degree from Pasco-Hernando Community College
in 1995 and a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida
in social work. He is an educator. In 2000, he helped found a Pasco County charter school, Dayspring Academy.
Legg made an unsuccessful bid for election to District 45 in 2002. He later gained experience as Rep. Heather Fiorentino's staff director and as a consultant for the Republican Party. In 2004, Legg was first elected to the Florida State House, defeating Democrat Dee Thomas (56% to 34%). His platform had included protection of gun ownership rights. He had supported affordable health care insurance and medications, and smaller class sizes with higher educational standards.
VoteSmart rated his support of the Florida Chamber of Commerce
, Florida National Federation of Independent Business, Associated Builders and Contractors, and Associated Industries of Florida at greater than 95% in 2006. His 2006 bid for re-election was successful, and he became Deputy Majority Whip.
In 2007 and 2008, Associated Builders and Contractors's position, Associated Industries of Florida's, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce again rated him at 90 - 100%. The St. Petersburg Times endorsed his candidacy in 2008, citing his experience as an educator and his support for "consumers and senior citizens." His platform inclueded affordable homeowner's insurance and job creation. On November 4, 2008, he defeated Democrat Ron Rice and independent John Ubele with 58% of the vote.
Christian Coalition of Florida awarded him its Florida's Faithand Family Award. He is a member of Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center's board of directors. The Florida Health Care Association named him Legislator of the Year in 2005.
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
educator and Republican politician who serves as the Representative for District 46 in the House of Representatives
Florida House of Representatives
The Florida House of Representatives is the lower house of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. The House is composed of 120 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 156,677.The House convenes at...
of the U.S. State
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
.
Legg was born in Brooksville, Florida
Brooksville, Florida
Brooksville is an incorporated city in Hernando County, Florida, in the United States. It is the county seat of Hernando County. It is a suburban city included in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
in Hernando County, Florida
Hernando County, Florida
Hernando County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 130,802. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 165,409 . Its county seat is Brooksville, Florida. The majority of the county's population is in Spring Hill, west portion of Hernando...
. and lives in Port Richey, Florida
Port Richey, Florida
Port Richey is a city in Pasco County, Florida, United States. It is a suburban city included in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,021 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is...
in Pasco County, Florida
Pasco County, Florida
Pasco County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 344,765. The July 1, 2007 census estimate according to the U.S. Census Bureau for the county is 462,715. Its county seat is Dade City, Florida which is in the northeast part of the county - somewhat...
. He is married with three children. His wife's name is Suzanne. He received an associate degree from Pasco-Hernando Community College
Pasco-Hernando Community College
Pasco–Hernando Community College is the youngest two-year community college in Florida. With four campuses in Brooksville, Dade City, New Port Richey and Spring Hill, PHCC serves Pasco and Hernando counties in the central west coast of Florida....
in 1995 and a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida
University of South Florida
The University of South Florida, also known as USF, is a member institution of the State University System of Florida, one of the state's three flagship universities for public research, and is located in Tampa, Florida, USA...
in social work. He is an educator. In 2000, he helped found a Pasco County charter school, Dayspring Academy.
Legg made an unsuccessful bid for election to District 45 in 2002. He later gained experience as Rep. Heather Fiorentino's staff director and as a consultant for the Republican Party. In 2004, Legg was first elected to the Florida State House, defeating Democrat Dee Thomas (56% to 34%). His platform had included protection of gun ownership rights. He had supported affordable health care insurance and medications, and smaller class sizes with higher educational standards.
VoteSmart rated his support of the Florida Chamber of Commerce
Florida Chamber of Commerce
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is an organization devoted to the advocacy of private businesses in the state of Florida.This Chamber originated in 1912, and included its first continuing group in 1916, the Florida Tick Eradication Committee...
, Florida National Federation of Independent Business, Associated Builders and Contractors, and Associated Industries of Florida at greater than 95% in 2006. His 2006 bid for re-election was successful, and he became Deputy Majority Whip.
In 2007 and 2008, Associated Builders and Contractors's position, Associated Industries of Florida's, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce again rated him at 90 - 100%. The St. Petersburg Times endorsed his candidacy in 2008, citing his experience as an educator and his support for "consumers and senior citizens." His platform inclueded affordable homeowner's insurance and job creation. On November 4, 2008, he defeated Democrat Ron Rice and independent John Ubele with 58% of the vote.
Christian Coalition of Florida awarded him its Florida's Faithand Family Award. He is a member of Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center's board of directors. The Florida Health Care Association named him Legislator of the Year in 2005.
Sources
- State House Districts 44, 46, 47, 48, 51 elections. Baynews9. November 4, 2008. Online.
- Project Vote Smart profile
External links
- Florida House of Representatives Profile
- Follow the Money pages for John Legg
- 2002
- 2004
- 2006
- 2008