Lauren book was born on october 12 in hollywood, fl. Lauren book, dplantation, asks a question during a senate health and human services appropriations subcommittee meeting wednesday, oct. The amazing journey of florida senator lauren book hosted by vi at aventura. Lauren book has announced she is running for the florida senate, ending months of speculation surrounding her fundraising efforts and future plans. But unless someone were to lodge a formal complaint or a challenger were to arise, the younger book is probably a shooin.
Book has been able to accomplish a lot for herself in her seven months in office. The amazing journey of florida senator lauren book hosted. Now, a senate committee is backing a proposal to require child and animal abuse agencies to work together. Lauren book, dplantation, asked that the bill be postponed. Lauren book laurens kids child sexual abuse survivor. Senate panel advances lauren book bill requiring panic. With the legislature in the final days of its session, she effectively killed her own bill, advocates fear. Ask florida senator lauren book to prevent child abuse with. Donations to the lauren book campaign are not tax deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes. The senate infrastructure and security committee unanimously advanced a measure from state sen. The nonprofit organization was founded in 2007, and aims to teach children and adults about sexual abuse prevention through education, awareness.
Ask florida senator lauren book to prevent child abuse with sb90 by ashley berke mar 14, 2019 sen. The amazing journey of florida senator lauren book hosted by. Once you have completed the petition, please mail it to. Her charity was also awarded a million dollars by the state legislature this session. Appropriations subcommittee on the environment and natural resources chair 81520171162018 and vice chair 112220168152017. Article iii, section 1 of the constitution of florida, adopted in 1968, defines the role of the legislature and how it is to be constituted. Miamidade county, miami, coral gables, governments, as hurricane dorian batters the bahamas, firstresponder efforts and collection drives are popping up to help those in need, from operation helping hands to jose andres world central kitchen to key west cares. Campaign for freedom is a group of concerned citizens exposing corrupt south florida lobbyist and convicted criminal ron l book, and his bimbo daughter lauren, current fl state senator and. Is lauren books charity being used for political gain. D 2151 nw 6th street fort lauderdale, fl 33311 phone. Im going neighborhood to neighborhood and lacing up my sneakers as i have in the past, she said.
Jun 24, 2016 the daughter of lobbyist ron book, she has made a name for herself in florida and beyond for her work advocating on behalf of victims of childhood sexual abuse. Book is the daughter of powerful florida lobbyist ron book, and after suffering horrific abuse by a. Appropriations subcommittee on the environment and natural resources chair 81520171162018 and vice chair 112220168152017 environmental preservation and conservation chair 112220168152017 appropriations. Ed, is an internationally respected and renowned child advocate, former classroom teacher, bestselling author, and florida state senator. Supreme court ruling establishing a womans right to an abortion, a divided florida senate committee on. Jul 31, 2017 democrat lauren book is a lawmaker in florida who is the personification of political corruption. The politicians in tallahassee have turned their backs on the working families and retirees from south florida. The senate voted 400 to approve the bill sb 70, sponsored by sen. Senate panel advances lauren book bill requiring panic alarms. If justannounced state senate candidate lauren book was anybody but the daughter of one of the most influential lobbyists in tallahassee, the media would be over her like vultures on road kill.
Jan 08, 2018 lauren book, daughter of lobbyist ron book, founder of laurens kids one of the states highest funded charities, advocate for punitive sex offender registration laws and state senator, has sponsored some bills that will be on our radar and we will be opposing this legislative session. Book was born in hollywood, florida in 1984 to parents patricia pat book, a former chocolate retailer, and ron book, a florida lawyer and lobbyist. Book democratic party ran for reelection to the florida state senate to represent district 32. Lauren book is the democrat we need fighting for our county and for our values. Lauren book, daughter of lobbyist ron book, founder of laurens kids one of the states highest funded charities, advocate for punitive sex offender registration laws and state senator, has sponsored some bills that will be on our radar and we will be opposing this legislative session. Now she is ready to turn that energy, enthusiasm and passion into a higher calling and has entered a new phase of advocacy as a candidate for the florida senate. Lauren book, dplantation, will again try to convince lawmakers to approve a salestax exemption for diapers and. Fl senate passes lauren books antihazing andrews law. Lauren book gets emotional on the floor of the senate on wednesday morning, feb. Florida state senator lauren book is political corruption. The senate is composed of 40 members, each elected from a singlemember. A new florida senate bill sponsored by democrat lauren book titled, sb 64. At almost the same time as lauren and blair were tying the knot, buddy nevins in told us lauren s dad, lobbyist ron book, had just bought his daughter a steal of an apartment at. The plantation resident, founder of a nonprofit and daughter of influential lobbyist ron book is running for office, she told new times via phone today.
Scr74 targets of the florida legislative investigation. Lauren book fl senate panel backs parentalconsent abortion bill. Appropriations subcommittee on health and human services. Lauren book quietly remarries check out the gift registry. Lauren book helps parkland students turn trauma into action. Because of her experience, book founded laurens kids, a 501 c 3 nonprofit foundation, a decade. Activist lauren book to run for florida senate south. The florida senate is the upper house of the florida legislature, the state legislature of the u. In 2016, book was elected to the florida senate, and has made great use of her brief time in office. Lauren book receives millions of dollars, criticism new.
Stop florida bill sb 64 severe threat on human rights. Be a registered voter in florida, fill it out completely name, address, city, zip code, sign it, and. Lauren book, florida state senator south florida sun. Miami lauren book, crusader against child sex abuse and daughter of one of florida s top lobbyists, officially announced monday her state senate bid for a fort lauderdale seat that should be. She represents the broward countybased district 32 in. Consists of part of broward county view complete senator and. Lauren knows how to fight for those who have no voice, and she will fight for usrepresenting our democratic values and fighting for our democratic ideals.
Residents guide to government broward county, florida. The 29yearold blond with a pink ribbon wrapped around her ponytail raised both arms in triumph and flashed a huge smile as she crossed the finish line of the walk in my shoes charity event. Florida state senator lauren book understands firsthand the importance of crime victims voices being heard in the criminal justice process. October 12, 1984 in hollywood, florida moved to florida. Ed, is an internationally respected and renowned child advocate, former classroom teacher and bestselling author. Florida network of childrens advocacy centers, board member and past vice president.
She says crossreporting between agencies will help prevent child abuse. Lauren frances book born october 12, 1984 is an american politician who serves in the florida senate representing the 32nd district. Book won in the general election on november 6, 2018. Lauren book dplantation and a similar bill hb 727 by rep.
Chip lamarca rlighthouse point was passed by the florida house of representatives in. Sb 1214 creates a rebittable presumption of dangerousness to. Aug 01, 2017 lauren book won the uncontested 32nd district state senate race in florida. Lauren book is calling for an amendment to the state constitution that would mandate abortion laws can only be approved if half the members of each legislative chamber is made up of women. At almost the same time as lauren and blair were tying the knot, buddy nevins in told us laurens dad, lobbyist ron book, had just bought his daughter a steal of an apartment at. Lauren book announces bid for fort lauderdale senate seat. Different forms of abuse often happen under the same roof. The daughter of lobbyist ron book, she has made a name for herself in florida and beyond for her work advocating on behalf of victims of childhood sexual abuse.
Political advertisement paid for and approved by lauren book, democrat, for state senate, district 32. Aug 28, 2017 florida state senator lauren book understands firsthand the importance of crime victims voices being heard in the criminal justice process. Florida bills sponsored by senator lauren book d stance state bill status summarytitle last action. Lauren frances book is an american politician who serves in the florida senate representing the 32nd district. Miramar, hollywood, davie, plantation, and dania beach, meet your next state senator.
Lauren book won the uncontested 32nd district state senate race in florida. Scr74 targets of the florida legislative investigation committee between 1956 and 1965 fl. Lauren book helps parkland students turn trauma into. In 2018, lauren was elected unopposed to the florida senate. Lauren book that would mandate public schools be equipped with panic alarms book sponsored a. After failing to get the idea passed during the 2018 legislative session, sen. Ask florida senator lauren book to prevent child abuse. She is also one of 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the u. Democrat lauren book is a lawmaker in florida who is the personification of political corruption.
As she climbed the hill leading to floridas state capitol last spring, lauren book broke from a walk into a run. Lauren learned at an early age that working through the legislature and helping shape the laws that protect those who are vulnerable and have no voice can be an effective way to impact change. Senator lauren bookin her own words florida action. In 2016, book was elected to the florida senate, and has. Lauren book democratic party is a member of the florida state senate, representing district 32.
View other florida election results on our full florida results page. Fl children, families, and elder affairs senate title. Senator lauren book bills to watch out for and oppose. Miami lauren book, crusader against child sex abuse and daughter of one of floridas top lobbyists, officially announced monday her state senate bid for a fort lauderdale seat that should be. Any registered voter, regardless of party affiliation, who lives in florida may sign a petition.
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