Mike Weinstein

Michael Weinstein
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 19th district
In office
2008–Present
Preceded by Dick Kravitz
Personal details
Born February 6, 1949 (1949-02-06) (age 63)
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Sara Weinstein
Religion Christian

Michael B. (Mike) Weinstein (born February 6, 1949) is an American politician who is currently a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 19 which encompasses parts of Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Life

Weinstein was born in Livingston, New Jersey.[1] He relocated to Florida in 1975. He earned his Bachelors degree from Hartwick College, a M.S. from California State University, Long Beach, an ABD from Florida State University, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida. He later served as a prosecutor in the State Attorney's Office. He currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida with his family.[2]

Prior to being elected Weinstein served as the CEO of the team responsible for Jacksonville's successful bid for Super Bowl XXXIX.

Weinstein was elected Representative for Florida's District 19, covering Clay, Duval, and St. John's counties, in the 2008 elections.[2] He served as House Deputy Majority Whip from August 24, 2009 to 2010, and was reelected in the 2010 elections.[2] He received national attention from a music video (produced by his son Scott, under the stage name Scott Leigh) released by his campaign promoting his 2010 reelection.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

References

  1. ^ Representative Michael B. "Mike" Weinstein, Florida House of Representatives. Accessed February 24, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c "Representative Michael B. "Mike" Weinstein". www.myfloridahouse.gov. 2011. http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4443. Retrieved February 6, 2011. 
  3. ^ Condon, Stephanie (July 8, 2010). "Mike Weinstein's Amazing Campaign Video Goes Viral". CBS News. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20010052-503544.html. 
  4. ^ Amira, Dan (July 8, 2010). "Meet Your New Best Campaign Ad of All Time, Ever". New York Magazine. http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2010/07/meet_your_new_best_campaign_ad.html. 
  5. ^ Weiner, Juli (July 8, 2010). "Hands-Down No. 1 Song of the Summer: "Mike Weinstein (Representing District 19)" (Trust Us)". Vanity Fair. http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2010/07/hands-down-no-1-song-of-the-summer-mike-weinstein-representing-district-19-trust-us.html. 
  6. ^ Good, Chris (July 9, 2010). "The Mike Weinstein Campaign Video". The Atlantic. http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2010/07/the-mike-weinstein-campaign-video/59442/. 
  7. ^ Linkins, Jason (July 8, 2010). "Mike Weinstein, Florida Representative, Treated To Insane Dance Party Ad From Son (VIDEO)". The Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/08/mike-weinstein-florida-re_n_639903.html. 
  8. ^ Jessop, Steve (July 9, 2010). "Florida State Rep Mike Weinstein Goes Viral With Cheesiest Campaign Video Ever". Mediaite. http://www.mediaite.com/online/florida-state-rep-mike-weinstein-goes-viral-with-cheesy-campaign-video/. 
Members of the Florida House of Representatives
Speaker of the House: Dean Cannon (R) • Speaker pro Tempore: John Legg (R) • Majority Leader: Carlos Lopez-Cantera (R) • Minority Leader: Ronald Saunders (D)
   
  1.    Doug Broxson (R)
  2.    Clay Ingram (R)
  3.    Clay Ford (R)
  4.    Matt Gaetz (R)
  5.    Brad Drake (R)
  6.    Jimmy Patronis (R)
  7.    Marti Coley (R)
  8.    Alan Williams (D)
  9.    Michelle R. Vasilinda (D)
  10.    Leonard L. Bembry (D)
  11.    Elizabeth W. Porter (R)
  12.    Janet H. Adkins (R)
  13.    Daniel Davis (R)
  14.    Mia Jones (D)
  15.    Reggie Fullwood (D)
  16.    Charles McBurney (R)
  17.    Lake Ray (R)
  18.    Doc Renuart (R)
  19.    Michael B. Weinstein (R)
  20.    William L. Proctor (R)
  21.    Charles Van Zant (R)
  22.    Keith Perry (R)
  23.    Charles Chestnut IV (D)
  24.    Dennis Baxley (R)
  25.    Larry Metz (R)
  26.    Fred Costello (R)
  27.    Dwayne L. Taylor (D)
  28.    Dorothy L. Hukill (R)
  29.    Tom Goodson (R)
  30.    Ritch Workman (R)
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  5.    Dean Cannon (R)
  6.    Scott Randolph (D)
  7.    Scott Plakon (R)
  8.    Bryan Nelson (R)
  9.    Geraldine F. Thompson (D)
  10.    Eric Eisnaugle (R)
  11.    Steve Precourt (R)
  12.    H. Marlene O'Toole (R)
  13.    Jimmie Todd Smith (R)
  14.    Robert C. Schenck II (R)
  15.    Richard Corcoran (R)
  16.    John Legg (R)
  17.    James W. Grant (R)
  18.    Peter Nehr (R)
  19.    Darren Soto (D)
  20.    Ed Hooper (R)
  21.    Larry Ahern (R)
  22.    Jeff Brandes (R)
  23.    Rick Kriseman (D)
  24.    James Frishe (R)
  25.    Darryl Ervin Rouson (D)
  26.    Rachel Burgin (R)
  27.    Dana Young (R)
  28.    Janet Cruz (D)
  29.    Betty Reed (D)
  30.    Shawn Harrison (R)
  1.    Will Weatherford (R)
  2.    Richard Glorioso (R)
  3.    Seth McKeel (R)
  4.    Kelli Stargel (R)
  5.    John Wood (R)
  6.    Ben Albritton (R)
  7.    Greg Steube (R)
  8.    Jim Boyd (R)
  9.    Ray Pilon (R)
  10.    Doug Holder (R)
  11.    Kenneth Roberson (R)
  12.    Paige Kreegel (R)
  13.    Matt Caldwell (R)
  14.    Gary Aubuchon (R)
  15.    Trudi Williams (R)
  16.    Kathleen Passidomo (R)
  17.    Denise Grimsley (R)
  18.    Steven Perman (D)
  19.    Mike Horner (R)
  20.    Debbie Mayfield (R)
  21.    Gayle Harrell (R)
  22.    William Snyder (R)
  23.    Pat Rooney (R)
  24.    Mack Bernard (D)
  25.    Joseph Abruzzo (D)
  26.    Lori Berman (D)
  27.    Bill Hager (R)
  28.    Mark Pafford (D)
  29.    Jeff Clemens (D)
  30.    Irving Slosberg (D)
  1.    George Moraitis (R)
  2.    Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed (D)
  3.    Perry Thurston (D)
  4.    Hazelle P. Rogers (D)
  5.    Jim Waldman (D)
  6.    Ari Porth (D)
  7.    Martin David Kiar (D)
  8.    Franklin Sands (D)
  9.    Elaine Schwartz (D)
  10.    Evan Jenne (D)
  11.    Matt Hudson (R)
  12.    Eduardo Gonzalez (R)
  13.    Barbara Watson (D)
  14.    John Patrick Julien (D)
  15.    Joseph Gibbons (D)
  16.    Richard L. Steinberg (D)
  17.    Luis Garcia (D)
  18.    Daphne Campbell (D)
  19.    Cynthia Stafford (D)
  20.    Jose Oliva (R)
  21.    Erik Fresen (R)
  22.    Jeanette Nuñez (R)
  23.    Carlos Lopez-Cantera (R)
  24.    Ana Rivas Logan (R)
  25.    Jose Felix Diaz (R)
  26.    Carlos Trujillo (R)
  27.    Michael Bileca (R)
  28.    Dwight M. Bullard (D)
  29.    Frank Artiles (R)
  30.    Ronald Saunders (D)