Ricardo Rangel (politician)
| Ricardo Rangel | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bronx, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Three |
| Residence | Kissimmee, Florida |
| Alma mater | Warner University |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Religion | Catholic |
Ricardo Rangel is a Florida state representative, representing the 43rd district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Eduation and personal life
Rangel is a first-generation American, and the first in his family to go to college.[1] Rangel has a master's of science management from Warner University.[2]
Rangel has volunteered for United We Paint and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.[1]
Career
Rangel served 12 years in the army as a finance manager.[1]
Rangel serves on the Local & Federal Affairs Committee, the State Affairs Committee, the Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, the Government Operations Subcommittee, and the Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee.[2]
Rangel listed his priorities as veteran mental health issues and ensuring that students can meet the requirements of Florida's Bright Futures scholarship.[1] Rangel criticized the rising test scores required to get Bright Futures scholarship, arguing it would disproportionately hurt minorities and low-income Floridians.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Giunta, Eric (9 January 2013). "Ricardo Rangel: Rising Star to Focus on Job Training, Veteran Mental Health, Internet Sales Tax". Sunshine State News. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Representative Ricardo Rangel". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ↑ Wiggins, Kimberly (15 April 2013). "Bright Futures changes may negatively impact minorities, lawmaker says". My Fox Orlando. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
