But it is inappropriate for this 31yearold plantation resident to have a. Lauren book laurens kids child sexual abuse survivor. Lauren book dplantation and a similar bill hb 727 by rep. Brown february 6, 2020 in a civil but strenuous debate, the florida senate thursday voted 2317 to approve a controversial bill that requires parental consent for a minor. Lauren frances book born october 12, 1984 is an american politician who serves in the florida senate representing the 32nd district. The amazing journey of florida senator lauren book hosted. The florida senate is the upper house of the florida legislature, the state legislature of the u. As a child, lauren experienced years of unspeakable sexual abuse and has fought to overcome the tragic impact of that abuse. Residents guide to government broward county, florida. Us term limits is leading a twopronged approach to placing 8year term limits on the ballot for florida school board members. Oscar braynon, lauren book named florida senate democrats.
Home 20162018 senators senator book florida senate service. Lauren isnt afraid of a fight and she has a proven track record of fighting for those who need a strong voice. Senator lauren book speaking during the panel discussion at the glamour magazine annual women of the year summit, november 11, 2018. Floridas senate democrats work every day to provide a brighter future for the people of our great state. Floridas thirtysecond state senate district is represented by democratic senator lauren book florida state senators represent an average of 470,033 residents, as of the 2010 census. People in broward have already gotten used to seeing her plastered on. Lauren book has done enormous good in raising awareness about childhood sexual abuse and giving voice to its victims. Hailing from miami to the panhandle, the members of the senate democratic caucus reflect the incredible diversity and promise that florida offers. Fl senate passes lauren books antihazing andrews law. Florida bills sponsored by senator lauren book d stance state bill status summarytitle last action. Amidst the elegant setting of the azure dining room at the vi at aventura, florida state senator lauren book spoke about the things that mattered most to her at a recent aventura marketing council. Lauren book should thank her dad and then reject his idea. D 2151 nw 6th street fort lauderdale, fl 33311 phone. The plantation resident, founder of a nonprofit, and daughter of influential lobbyist ron book is running for office, she told new times via phone today.
We desire freedom from the corruption of the book family and their political cronies. Florida lawmakers are considering companion bills in the house and senate that would establish a. In the past couple months, residents of the 32nd district got two extra large, full color brochures from lauren books campaign. Article iii, section 1 of the constitution of florida, adopted in 1968, defines the role of the legislature and how it is to be constituted.
Florida state senator lauren book advocates to prevent. Incumbent lauren book d won election in the general election for florida state senate district 32 on november 6, 2018. Tv 247 events begin streaming at their scheduled start times. Senator lauren book bills to watch out for and oppose. In 2016, book was elected to the florida senate, and has made great use of her brief time in office. Miramar, hollywood, davie, plantation, and dania, meet your next state senator. Vote smart provides free, unbiased, indepth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting. Campaign for freedom is a group of concerned citizens exposing corrupt south florida lobbyist and convicted criminal ron l book, and his bimbo daughter lauren, current fl state senator and victim industry profiteer professional victim. Lauren book quietly remarries check out the gift registry. Buddy nevins in told us laurens dad, lobbyist ron book. Florida senate approves gun control package, oks arming some school personnel. Lauren book, dplantation, asked that the bill be postponed.
Is lauren books charity being used for political gain. Senator lauren book, along with many local leaders and supporters, visited and toured the new childrens advocacy center site in rockledge. The twoway the legislation found opponents in both parties and. Survivor recalls horrors of holocaust and testifies about antisemitism.
Lauren book won the uncontested 32nd district state senate race in florida. Zoraida druckman shirley sharon angel gonzalez budget commission 967 n. The house and senate must now resolve differences in their respective versions. Democrat lauren book is a lawmaker in florida who is the personification of political corruption. Florida senator lauren book tours new childrens advocacy. After parkland tragedy, florida senate oks panic buttons. Fl senate panel backs new abortion restrictions on the anniversary of. Because of her experience, book founded laurens kids, a 501 c 3 nonprofit foundation, a decade. In 2016, book was elected to the florida senate, and has.
Lauren book, daughter of lobbyist ron book, founder of laurens kids one of the states highest funded charities, advocate for punitive sex offender registration laws and state senator, has sponsored some bills that will be on our radar and we will be opposing this legislative session. Lauren book is a nationally acclaimed advocate for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Florida senate approves gun control package, oks arming. Although shes running completely unopposed for floridas 32nd senate district broward county, lauren book is campaigning as if she were an underdog. As she climbed the hill leading to floridas state capitol last spring, lauren book broke from a walk into a run. Florida state senator lauren book understands firsthand the importance of crime victims voices being heard in the criminal justice process. If justannounced state senate candidate lauren book was anybody but the daughter of one of the most influential lobbyists in tallahassee, the media would be over her like vultures on road kill. Lauren book reelection campaign in high gear florida. Live streams begin streaming 10 minutes prior to their scheduled start times.
The senate is composed of 40 members, each elected from a singlemember. Activist lauren book to run for florida senate south. Lobbytools provides the contact information, bio, committee assignments and bills filed by florida senator lauren book. Chip lamarca rlighthouse point was passed by the florida house of representatives in. Political advertisement paid for and approved by lauren book, democrat, for state senate, district 32. View other florida election results on our full florida results page. With a strong history of standing up for children and those who have no voice, lauren is exactly the right person at exactly the right time. Lauren book is the democrat we need fighting for our county and for our values.
Legislation would create sexual assault survivors bill of rights in florida. Since 2010, lauren book has led walk in my shoes, a 1,500mile trek from key west to tallahassee, to bring awareness to childhood sexual abuse and push for legislative change. After the 2000 census, each member represented 399,559 residents about the office. Lauren book state senate fl democratic district 32. She is also one of 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the u. The 29yearold blond with a pink ribbon wrapped around her ponytail raised both arms in triumph and flashed a huge smile as she crossed the finish line of the walk in my shoes charity event. Gracie award winning producer, intimate crimes internationally recognized child advocate. Florida state senator lauren book is political corruption. Our district donate now political advertisement paid for and approved by lauren book, democrat, for state senate, district 32. Florida senate sponsor postpones future consideration of her human trafficking bill, effectively killing it. This election, we are tackling two paths to place the initiative on the general election ballot in november for the voters to decide. Book has been able to accomplish a lot for herself in her seven months in office. Appropriations subcommittee on the environment and natural resources chair 81520171162018 and vice chair 112220168152017 environmental preservation and conservation chair 112220168152017 appropriations.
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