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| Chris Dorworth | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 34 district | |
| In office 2007-Present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1976-07-17) July 17, 1976 (age 48) |
| Political party | Republican |
Chris Dorworth (born July 17, 1976) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is a Representative in the state of Florida's House of Representatives. Currently serving as the Co-Chair of the House Redistricting Subcommittee, Chair of the Rulemaking and Regulation Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Dorworth is a member of the Redistricting Committee and the Rules & Calendar Committee.
Early life
Chris Dorworth was born July 17, 1976 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. While a senior at the University of Florida, Dorworth served as President of the Student Body and was a member of Florida Blue Key. He received his Bachelors degree from the University of Florida in 1998, was named the Outstanding Male Graduate of his graduating class, and is in the University of Florida Hall of Fame. Dorworth received his Masters in Business Administration from Duke University in 2006.
Career
Dorworth served briefly as the chairman of the Seminole Soil & Water Conservation District and the vice-chairman of the Seminole County Planning & Zoning Commission. He then was elected to the Florida Legislature. He was appointed chairman of the board of trustees of Seminole Community College, by Governor Jeb Bush and re-appointed by Governor Charlie Crist. In 2010, Dorworth was elected by his fellow Republicans to serve as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives during the 2014-2016 term, provided Republicans maintain control of the Florida House of Representatives. Currently living in Lake Mary, Florida and serving as the Co-Chair of the House Redistricting Subcommittee, Chair of the Rulemaking and Regulation Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Dorworth is a member of the Redistricting Committee and the Rules & Calendar Committee.
Ethics complaints
In late 2010, an ethics complaint was filed against Dorworth with the Florida Commission on Ethics . The complaint alleged that Dorworth failed to property disclose his assets, liabilities, and income.
In 2011, Dorworth was again the target of ethics questions when a business associate of his was appointed to the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority immediately prior to a vote that would lead to a substantial profit for a business partner of Dorworth
References
- http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/2010/02/speakertobe-chris-dorworth.html
- http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-09-02/news/os-scott-maxwell-friday-file-090310-20100902_1_alan-grayson-ethics-complaint-candidates
- http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-10-01/news/os-scott-maxwell-xway-ax-batterson-20111001_1_ibi-group-toll-road-agency-scott-batterson
