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Jennifer Webb | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| In office November 6, 2018 – November 3, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Kathleen Peters |
| Succeeded by | Linda Chaney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 12, 1979 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Louisiana State University (BA) University of South Florida (MA) |
Jennifer Necole Webb (born December 12, 1979) is an American politician from Florida. She served one term in the Florida House of Representatives, representing parts of coastal southwestern Pinellas County from 2018 to 2020.
Political career
[edit]Webb was elected in the general election on November 6, 2018, winning 53 percent of the vote over 47 percent of Republican candidate Ray Blacklidge.[1]
Webb lost re-election to the Florida House of Representative to Linda Chaney (R) 47.5% to 52.5% in November 2020.[2] During reapportionment, this district was redrawn making it less competitive.[3]
Webb was known for composing an agenda her constituents would support regardless of political party and was a highly successful Freshman legislator.[4] She worked in a bi-partisan fashion and passed condo insurance reform and consumer protection bills.[5] She worked with Republican legislators to push forward protections for LGBTQ+ community.[6] She crafted legislation to protect Florida’s water ways and environment by improving waste water infrastructure, removing derelict vessels sooner, and allowing schools to reduce energy bills by placing solar panels to their roofs.[7][8][9] She earned NAMI's Legislator of the Year Award for her focus on reforming behavioral health policy silo [10] and connected with constituents over the impact suicide and substance use has on so many families.[11] Her advocacy on behalf of cities in her district and ability to bring home resources earned her widespread bipartisan support from local elected officials across the county.[12] She was the first out lesbian to serve in the legislature.[13]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Florida Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ↑ "November 3, 2020 General Election". Results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ Jim Saunders (November 9, 2022). "Florida Republicans pummel Democrats in state house races, and now hold a historic majority". Cltampa.com. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ Bradshaw, Kate (November 2, 2020). "In this coastal Pinellas swing district, there's more than meets the eye". Floridapolitics.com. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ Florida, Spectrum News Staff. "Meet State Rep. Jennifer Webb". Baynews9.com. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ Powers, Scott (August 29, 2019). "Jackie Toledo, Holly Raschein, Jennifer Webb again lead bipartisan pushing for LGBTQ protections". Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Request Rejected". Flhouse.gov. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ Florida, Mitch Perry. "Dem. Lawmaker says her Solar Power Proposal would save School Districts Millions". Baynews9.com. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ White, D'Ann Lawrence (October 16, 2020). "Clearwater Police Begin Removing Derelict Boats From Waterways". Patch.com. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ McGraw, Keara (September 15, 2020). "NAMI Florida Honors Representative Jennifer Webb, House District 69, Pinellas County with the Legislator of the Year Award". Stpetecatalyst.com. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Day at the Capitol inspires students". Crowsneststpete.com. February 18, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ Taylor, Janelle Irwin (January 15, 2020). "Jennifer Webb rolls out massive list of support for reelection". Floridapolitics.com. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Florida House District 69: Democrat Jennifer Webb defeats Republican Raymond Blacklidge". Tampa Bay Times, November 6, 2018.
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