Victor Crist
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Victor Crist is a Republican
member of the Florida Senate
, representing the 12th District since 2001; he won his first term by beating Democrat Kathy Castor
in the general election. Previously he was a member of the Florida House of Representatives
from 1992 through 2000.
Crist serves as Chair of the Senate's Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Committee and as Vice Chair of the Senate's Health Policy Committee. Crist, known as an expert on Criminal Justice issues, has served as an advisor on the topic to Florida's Attorney General.
In the mid-1990s, Crist founded the University Area Community Development Corporation in one of Tampa's more vulnerable communities. Crist now serves as CEO and Volunteer Chairman of the organization. The University Area Community Development Corporation is a 501c3 charitable organization whose mission is to obtain the necessary resources, support, and direction to improve and sustain a thriving community where great social, financial, educational and health-related challenges exist. In the pursuit of this mission, the UACDC works to further strengthen Hillsborough County’s most socially and economically vulnerable neighborhoods through activities, programs, and services. These range from operating a fully programmed, state-of-the-art Community Center Complex to increasing economic development and affordable housing in the area we serve through innovative partnerships between public and private sectors, as well as a wide range of service providers.
Senator Crist is of no relation to Florida Governor Charlie Crist
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Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Florida Senate
Florida Senate
The Florida Senate is the upper house of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. The Senate is composed of 40 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 470,032....
, representing the 12th District since 2001; he won his first term by beating Democrat Kathy Castor
Kathy Castor
Kathy Castor is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. She is a member of the Democratic Party.The district covers most of the city of Tampa, most of south St...
in the general election. Previously he was a member of the Florida House of Representatives
Florida House of Representatives
The Florida House of Representatives is the lower house of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. The House is composed of 120 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 156,677.The House convenes at...
from 1992 through 2000.
Crist serves as Chair of the Senate's Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Committee and as Vice Chair of the Senate's Health Policy Committee. Crist, known as an expert on Criminal Justice issues, has served as an advisor on the topic to Florida's Attorney General.
In the mid-1990s, Crist founded the University Area Community Development Corporation in one of Tampa's more vulnerable communities. Crist now serves as CEO and Volunteer Chairman of the organization. The University Area Community Development Corporation is a 501c3 charitable organization whose mission is to obtain the necessary resources, support, and direction to improve and sustain a thriving community where great social, financial, educational and health-related challenges exist. In the pursuit of this mission, the UACDC works to further strengthen Hillsborough County’s most socially and economically vulnerable neighborhoods through activities, programs, and services. These range from operating a fully programmed, state-of-the-art Community Center Complex to increasing economic development and affordable housing in the area we serve through innovative partnerships between public and private sectors, as well as a wide range of service providers.
Senator Crist is of no relation to Florida Governor Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
Charles Joseph "Charlie" Crist, Jr. is an American politician who was the 44th Governor of Florida. Prior to his election as governor, Crist previously served as Florida State Senator, Education Commissioner, and Attorney General...
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External links
- Web site "Senator Crist's web site"
- Formative years "Interview recorded in Oral Histories at USF"
- Florida State Legislature - Senator Victor Crist official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Victor D. Crist (FL) profile
- http://uacdconline.org/uacdc/index.html
- Follow the Money - Victor D Crist