Lauren book neighbors the fl senate democratic caucus. Lauren book campaign 8201 peters roads, suite plantation, florida 33324 as a result of the recent reapportionment of the state senate, you do not have to live in senate district 32 to be eligible to sign the petition. Lauren book won her senate district 32 race friday after no other candidate qualified for the race. Lauren book s human trafficking bill had a radical idea. Appropriations subcommittee on the environment and natural resources chair 81520171162018 and vice chair 112220168152017. Lauren book, state senate candidate, getting her own. Lauren book bill to combat human trafficking clears second. Lauren book helps parkland students turn trauma into action. Florida state senator lauren book advocates to prevent. Political advertisement paid for and approved by lauren book, democrat, for state senate, district 32. Her charity was also awarded a million dollars by the state legislature this session. As virus ravages budgets, states cut and borrow for. Balancedbudget laws are on the books in 49 states, and that means hard choices over cuts and borrowing as help from the federal government remains in.
A second democrat, emmanuel blimie, had indicated he planned to run, but state records show blimie did not qualify. 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. A credible challenger to a lobbyists daughter with no previous government or elected experience can win that seat no matter how much money they raise. Activist lauren book to run for florida senate south. Hollywoods next state senator, lauren book south florida. She represents the broward countybased district 32 in. These are anatomically correct, lifelike silicone dolls that are eerily similar to real human children made for the sole purpose of sexual gratification, says senator book. Book ran unopposed for the 32nd district seat in the florida senate in 2016. Book won in the general election on november 6, 2018. Political advertisement paid for and approved by lauren book, democrat, for state. Lauren book brings child sex abuse awareness to the capitol. Lauren frances book born october 12, 1984 is an american politician who serves in the florida senate representing the 32nd district. Lauren book, daughter of lobbyist ron book, founder of lauren s kids one of the state s 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. Manny diaz are among the newlynamed legislative committee chairs hailing from south florida.
Lauren book is the democrat we need fighting for our county and for our values. State legislators this year approved naming the stretch of federal highway from broward boulevard to sunrise boulevard for her because of her work with lauren s kids, which educates adults and children about sexual abuse. Lauren book announces bid for fort lauderdale senate seat. Florida state senator lauren book is political corruption personified democrat lauren book is a lawmaker in florida who is the personification of political corruption. A new florida senate bill sponsored by democrat lauren book titled, sb 64. Lauren book has formally requested an fdle investigation into how the palm beach county sheriffs office handled wealthy financier jeffrey epsteins work release more than a. The general election will occur on november 3, 2020.
View claire vansusterens profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Lauren book helps parkland students turn trauma into. Lauren book is known for her advocacy workmainly helping actual or potential sexual abuse victims. 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. Sb 1214 creates a rebittable presumption of dangerousness to. Senate bill 160 was sponsored by senator lauren book dplantation and gained bipartisan support throughout the process. Is lauren books charity being used for political gain. Any registered voter in our great state can sign, regardless of your party affiliation or where you live. Senate panel advances lauren book bill requiring panic alarms. Plantationbased author and child advocate lauren book has made it official. Lauren book has announced she is running for the florida senate, ending months of speculation surrounding her fundraising efforts and future plans.
Ed, is an internationally respected and renowned child advocate, former classroom teacher, bestselling author, and florida state senator. Lauren isnt afraid of a fight and she has a proven track record of fighting for those who need a strong voice. Lauren book makes it official, files for state senate. Sex abuse survivor lauren book running for senate seat. Because of her experience, book founded laurens kids, a 501 c 3 nonprofit foundation, a decade. With a strong history of standing up for children and those who. Lauren book, a democrat who represents parts of broward county, told wptv on thursday that book has also received calls to cease and desist her efforts.
The amazing journey of florida senator lauren book hosted. The senate infrastructure and security committee unanimously advanced a measure from state sen. Lauren frances book born october 12, 1984 is an american politician who serves in the. Certain of a state senate win, lauren book and lobbyist. View other florida election results on our full florida results page. Our district donate now political advertisement paid for and approved by lauren book, democrat, for state senate, district 32. Lauren book, dplantation, chairs the senate children, families and elder affairs committee meeting, tuesday at the capitol in tallahassee.
Elections for the florida state senate took place in 2016. 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. In 2016, book was elected to the florida senate, and has made great use of her brief time in office. As she climbed the hill leading to floridas state capitol last spring, lauren book broke from a walk into a run. Jul 31, 2017 democrat lauren book is a lawmaker in florida who is the personification of political corruption. State sen reportedly threatened over epstein investigation matt clibanoff jul 25th, 2019, 5. Lauren book s ad screenshot the sexual abuse survivor and advocate running for a state senate seat just put out her first campaign ad. Lauren book laurens kids child sexual abuse survivor. 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. Ron desantis, asking him to authorize a probe into why epstein was granted. Or at least, the district will cover that until state senate districts get redrawn in early november.
Lauren book gets emotional on the floor of the senate on wednesday morning, feb. Senator lauren book speaking during the panel discussion at the glamour magazine annual women of the year summit, november 11, 2018. Nov 18, 2015 lauren book may be running for state senate in hollywood, but she could soon have her own boulevard in fort lauderdale. Book democratic party ran for reelection to the florida state senate to represent district 32. There are more than one million reasons why broward state senate candidate lauren book is a shoein for election today thats how much the personable daughter of one of the states top lobbyists has now raised for her novice campaign, which is roughly a month old. View complete senator and district information on full site. Lauren book requests state police investigation into. The daughter of highprofile lobbyist ron book, she founded the nonprofit organization lauren s kids in 2007, which advocates.
Lauren book with dad, ron book 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. Amidst the elegant setting of the azure dining room at the vi at aventura, florida state senator lauren book spoke about the things that mattered most to her at a recent aventura marketing council. There are more than one million reasons why broward state senate candidate lauren book is a shoein for election today thats how much the personable daughter of one of the state s top lobbyists has now raised for her novice campaign, which is roughly a month old. Zoraida druckman shirley sharon angel gonzalez budget commission 967 n. 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. Lauren book d has reportedly received several threats over the phone for demanding a state inquiry into palm beach sheriff ric bradshaw and his handling of jeffrey. Lauren book, dbroward, is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and has brought a. Lauren book, a state senate candidate from broward county and sexual abuse survivor, is getting a stretch of federal highway in fort lauderdale named after her because of her work with lauren. Little girl, you dont know what youre getting into. Book made her name in the state well before her time in the senate. Lauren book, florida state senator south florida sun. Lauren frances book is an american politician who serves in the florida senate representing the 32nd district. Despite the phenomenal support, book has faced criticism that due to her fathers influence, her charity and, in turn, her candidacy get outsized benefits not typically afforded to a small nonprofit or novice candidate. Lauren book that would mandate public schools be equipped with panic alarms book sponsored a.
Shes begun her longawaited candidacy for florida senate with a list of highprofile endorsements. Lauren book brings child sex abuse awareness to the. Jun 24, 2016 lauren book headed to florida senate, wins sd 32 race unopposed jenna buzzaccofoerster 7 hours ago just call her an instant winner. Ed, is an internationally respected and renowned child advocate, former classroom teacher and bestselling author. Appropriations subcommittee on the environment and natural resources chair 81520171162018 and vice chair 112220168152017 environmental preservation and conservation chair 112220168152017 appropriations. Donations to the lauren book campaign are not tax deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes. Her bill would also remove the birthday of robert e. Lauren book won the uncontested 32nd district state senate race in florida. October 12, 1984 in hollywood, florida moved to florida. Senator lauren book bills to watch out for and oppose. But unless someone were to lodge a formal complaint or a challenger were to arise, the younger book is probably a shooin. Senators lastditch effort to revive human trafficking bill. 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. Senator lauren book represents floridas district 32 in broward country.
Lauren book ran unopposed in the florida state senate district 32 general election. Stop florida bill sb 64 severe threat on human rights. Lauren book s bill aiming to combat human trafficking took another step toward passage tuesday after it was approved by the senate community affairs committee. State senator lauren book d32 speaking with wlrns luis hernandez on sundial about alabamas new abortion law and human trafficking legislation she sponsored. Child sexual abuse prevention through education lauren s kingdom its ok to tellloreal paris, national woman of worth, 20people magazine and major league baseball, all star among us 2011national child labor committee, lewis hine awardcongressional medal of merit, senator bill nelsontwotime publishers weekly best selling author. Lauren book s human trafficking bill was brought back to life on thursday, after she used a clever bit of legislative maneuvering to bring it before the senate for a vote it was a dramatic. All of which is not to suggest that lauren book s nascent political career is simply paytoplay. Senator lauren book s statement on the second interim report of the 20th statement grand jury, focused on safety in floridas schools december 12, 2019 sen. Lauren book is running for state senate is lauren books charity being used for political gain. State senate districts will be redrawn in a special legislative session in late october and early november. On monday, book, an advocate for child sexual assault survivors, wrote a letter to florida gov.
May 16, 2019 state senator lauren book d32 speaking with wlrns luis hernandez on sundial about alabamas new abortion law and human trafficking legislation she sponsored. Lauren book d has reportedly received several threats over the phone for demanding a state inquiry into palm beach sheriff ric bradshaw and his handling of jeffrey epstein during his workrelease program. Lee and jefferson davis as official state holidays. Book is the daughter of powerful florida lobbyist ron book, and after suffering horrific abuse by a. The governor insists most of these applicants have been paid, and, if. The primary election took place on august 30, 2016, and the general election was held on november 8, 2016. 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. Senate democratic leader audrey gibson had handdelivered to governor desantis office today the names of more than 1,000 floridians who applied for unemployment benefits in march but are still waiting for payment.
Book filed a petition in broward circuit court seeking a restraining order against derek logue, a 40yearold ohio man convicted of sexually assaulting. Senator lauren bookin her own words florida action. About lauren lauren book is a nationally acclaimed advocate for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Lauren witzkes professional experience includes working in pharmaceuticals, as a recovery center director, and as a trump victory field organizer. Claire vansusteren consultant selfemployed linkedin. Lauren book prepares for her annual walk to raise awareness about child sex abuse, she wants to make sure one of her harshest critics is nowhere near her. Lauren book democratic party is a member of the florida state senate, representing district 32. Florida state senator lauren book is political corruption personified democrat lauren book is a lawmaker in florida whois the personification of political corruption. Aug 01, 2017 lauren book won the uncontested 32nd district state senate race in florida. She is also one of 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the u. Senate candidate looking to unseat incumbent democrat chris coons.
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