John Patrick Julien
John Patrick Julien | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 104th district | |
| In office November 2, 2010 – November 6, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Yolly Roberson |
| Succeeded by | Rick Stark (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 22, 1963 |
| Died | September 27, 2013 (aged 50) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | State University of New York College at Old Westbury (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Process server |
John Patrick Julien (July 22, 1963 – September 27, 2013) was a Democratic politician from Florida who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 104th district from 2010 to 2012.
Early life
[edit]Julien was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and immigrated to the United States as a child, growing up in New York City.[1][2] He attended the State University of New York College at Old Westbury, graduating with his bachelor's degree in accounting in 1985.[2] Julien moved to Florida in 1986, originally living in south Miami-Dade County, but moved to Kendall and then North Miami Beach after his property was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew.[1][2]
North Miami Beach City Council
[edit]In 2003, Julien ran for the North Miami Beach City Council to succeed retiring Councilman John Kurzman. He faced former El Portal Mayor Philippe Derose and Bruce Lamberto, a community activist,[3] and ultimately lost to Derose, who became the first Haitian American elected to the city council.[4]
Julien ran again in 2005,[5] and faced allegations that he was falsely representing his credentials in his campaign. He claimed to be a "certified public accountant" who graduated from New York University with a master's degree in business administration, but no record of him existed at NYU or at the New York State Department of Education's Office of Professions.[6] Julien won the election,[7] He was later charged with two counts of misrepresentation, and under a plea agreement, made a charitable donation, completed an ethics training course, and publicly apologized.[8][1] He was re-elected in 2007[9] and 2009.[10]
Florida House of Representatives
[edit]In 2010, State Representative Yolly Roberson was term-limited, and Julien ran to succeed her in the 104th district.[11] He ran in a crowded Democratic primary, and won the endorsement of the Miami Herald, which praised him for his experience on the city council and "skills as an accountant."[12] Julien won the primary, receiving 40 percent of the vote.[13]
Following redistricting, Julien ran for re-election in 2012 in the 107th district, where he faced fellow State Representative Barbara Watson in the primary.[14] The race between the two was close, with Watson initially leading Julien by 26 votes.[15] Julien requested a recount, which reduced Watson's victory to just 13 votes. He then filed a lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of the election, alleging that some absentee ballots were fraudulently cast from a nursing home.[16] Julien's lawsuit was dismissed, and though he considered contesting Watson's victory before the State House, he ultimately declined to do so, and stated that he was considering leaving the Democratic Party.[17]
Death
[edit]Julien died on September 27, 2013.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Teproff, Carli; Green, Nadege (September 28, 2013). "Former state lawmaker from North Miami Beach". Miami Herald. p. 4B. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 "John Patrick Julien". Florida House of Representatives. 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
- ↑ Ovalle, David (April 17, 2003). "3 candidates make council race interesting". Miami Herald Neighbors: North. p. 3. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "North Miami Beach: Haitian American elected to council". Miami Herald. May 21, 2003. p. 3B. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Roblee, Dan (March 3, 2005). "Retirements will shuffle lineup for May 3 vote". Miami Herald: Neighbors. p. 4. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Roblee, Dan (April 17, 2005). "Candidate's opponent: He's a phony". Miami Herald: Neighbors. p. 4. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Roblee, Dan (May 8, 2005). "Marin, Julien each win races". Miami Herald: Neighbors. p. 3. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "North Miami Beach Councilman Placed in Diversion Program". Miami Herald. December 31, 2005. p. 3B. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Teproff, Carli (May 20, 2007). "Julien's runoff win signals mood". Miami Herald: Neighbors. p. 3. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Teproff, Carli (April 2, 2009). "Councilman won't face a challenge". Miami Herald: Neighbors. p. 9. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Pagliery, Jose (November 12, 2009). "Council member running for state House seat". Miami Herald: Neighbors. p. 12NE. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "The Miami Herald recommends". Miami Herald. July 16, 2010. p. 22A. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "August 24, 2010 Primary Election Democratic Primary - State Representative District: 104". Florida House of Representatives. 2010. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ Deslatte, Aaron (January 26, 2012). "Redistricting plan lowers S. Florida clout". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. p. 1A, 6A. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Saunders, Jim (August 16, 2012). "Some candidates stay on campaign trail". Daytona Beach News-Journal. p. 9A. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Olorunnipa, Toluse (September 5, 2012). "Ballot fraud at nursing home, suit says". Miami Herald. p. 1B. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Olorunnipa, Toluse (October 26, 2012). "Julien ends challenge to House race". Miami Herald. p. 3B. Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.