| Charles S. Dean, Sr. | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 3rd district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2007 |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 43rd district |
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| In office 2002–2007 |
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| Succeeded by | Ron Schultz |
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| Born | May 31, 1939 Jacksonville, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Judy Baxter |
| Profession | law enforcement, cattleman |
| Religion | Baptist |
Charles S. Dean, Sr. is a Republican member of the Florida Senate, representing the 3rd District since June 2007. Previously he was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2002 through 2007. Dean was Sheriff of Citrus County from 1981 to 1996. His father had previously served as Sheriff of Citrus County from 1928 to 1945, while his mother, Rema Y. Dean, served as City Clerk for Inverness, Florida from 1956 to 1974.[1]
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In January 2011, Dean was implicated in a case regarding whistle blower Bob Burton, who allegedly uncovered evidence of criminal activity including dumping of toxic waste by Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) employees into water reclamation areas. Sen. Dean chairs the Committee on Environmental Preservation and Conservation, which oversees the FDEP.
Burton claimed to have evidence of illegal activities, including a recorded telephone conversation with Dean's former Chief of Staff, Ryan Tyson. Upon attempting to reveal this alleged evidence, Burton's home was raided by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and computers, files, and electronic devices were seized. Burton was later arrested and charged with felony wiretapping.[3][4][5]
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