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Former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker Endorses John Legg for Florida Senate
New Port Richey, Fla. Republican Candidate John Legg today announced that former St. Petersburg Mayor and Longtime Community Leader Rick Baker has endorsed him in his bid for the newly-drawn Senate District 17 seat, which includes parts of South Pasco and Northwest Hillsborough Counties. I give John Legg my endorsement for Senate District 17, said former Mayor Baker. Growing the economy and producing jobs have always been important to him, and John has worked tirelessly to create more jobs, reduce government regulations and simplify the process for new business creation. John will be an unwavering voice of support for our communities to continue to grow and develop. I am honored to have former Mayor Rick Bakers support for my campaign, said Legg. He truly understands what it takes to cultivate success in a community, and like Rick, I am dedicated to revitalizing our areas economic structure and quality of life. By decreasing inefficient government regulation and rewarding our business creators and risk takers, I plan to make our community and state stronger. Florida Senate District 17 includes parts of South Pasco and Northwest Hillsborough Counties. Legg has also been endorsed by former Governor Jeb Bush (R-Florida), Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam (R-Florida), Senate President-designate Don Gaetz (R-Niceville), Speaker Designate Will Weatherford (R-Wesley Chapel), Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner (R-Orlando), Senator John Thrasher (R-St. Augustine), Senator Joe Negron (RStuart), Senator Jack Latvala (R-Clearwater), Senator Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey), Representative Richard Corcoran (R-New Port Richey), Representative Robert C. Rob Schenck (R-Spring Hill), Representative Dana Young (R-Tampa), former Representative Trey Traviesa (R-Tampa), Pasco County Commissioner Ann Hildebrand, Pasco County Commissioner Pat Mulieri, Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano, Pasco County Property
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PAGE 2: JOHN LEGG FOR FLORIDA SENATE Appraiser Mike Wells, Allen Altman and Cynthia Armstrong of the Pasco County School Board, Mayor Steve Van Gordon, City of Zephyrhills, Local Business Owner and Philanthropist Tom Pepin, Local Business Owner and Education Advocate John Kirtley, the Florida Medical Association and the Florida Chamber of Commerce in his bid for Senate District 17. Elected in 2004 and subsequently reelected, John Legg is currently a member of the Florida House of Representatives, serving his constituents from Pasco County with pride. From his experience in the Florida House as Chairman of the K-12 Education Committee, Deputy Majority Whip and Speaker Pro-Tempore, Legg has gained expertise in a broad spectrum of issues that are important in our state. Previously, Legg has served as a member of the Republican Executive Committee, West Pasco Republican Club Board, Bayonet Point Hospital Board of Trustees, Chairman of Creation Foundation, and countless other community and Republican groups in the West Florida region. Legg and his wife, Suzanne, are founders of Dayspring Academy, one the most successful and respected educational institutions in Florida. Legg graduated high school at the early age of 15 and worked several jobs while obtaining his associate's degree from Pasco Hernando Community College, and his bachelor's and master's degree in Public Administration from the University of South Florida. Legg currently lives in Pasco County with his wife, Suzanne, and their five children, who are active in their West Pasco church. For more information on the John Legg, Republican, for State Senate campaign, please visit [Link]. ###
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