John Mica
| John Mica | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 7th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Sam Gibbons |
| Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Oberstar |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 41st district |
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| In office 1976–1980 |
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| Preceded by | Harvey W. Matthews |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Webster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1943 Binghamton, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia Mica |
| Residence | Winter Park, Florida |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Occupation | real estate executive, communications executive |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
John L. Mica (born January 27, 1943) is the U.S. Representative for Florida's 7th congressional district, serving since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, starting January 3, 2011.
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[edit] Early life, education and career
Mica was born in Binghamton, New York, but grew up in Florida and was educated at Miami Edison High School, Miami-Dade Community College and the University of Florida. He is a member of Delta Chi Fraternity and earned an education degree. Mica had been a businessman, serving in capacities in the real estate, telecommunications, government affairs, and consulting fields.
[edit] Early political career
Mica was a member of the Florida House of Representatives for two terms from 1976 to 1980. There he served on several committees and was a leading Republican on the powerful Appropriations Committee. He was a staff member for Senator Paula F. Hawkins from 1981 to 1985, rising to become her chief of staff. After returning to private industry, he ran for Congress in 1992.[1]
[edit] U.S. House of Representatives
Mica has gained a reputation for being a strong supporter of Amtrak reform.[citation needed] He also lists himself as a strong supporter of military issues. After the September 11th attacks, Mica was chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and helped to oversee reforms within the industry related to safety and preventing terrorist activities. The Orlando Sentinel named Mica the 4th most powerful person in Central Florida.[2]
[edit] Committee assignments
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Chairman)
- As Chairman of the full committee, Rep. Mica may serve as an ex officio member of all subcommittees.
- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
On September 29, 2008, Mica voted against the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008[3]
[edit] Electoral history
[edit] 2004
Mica ran unopposed in 2004 and was reelected.
[edit] 2006
Despite the huge gains made by Democrats during the 2006 elections, Mica's seat remained safe. Jack Chagnon, a former teacher and Marine officer, launched a tough campaign, but was unable to unseat the conservative incumbent in this heavily Republican district. Mica's base salary in Congress is $165,000. His financial disclosure sheet for 2005 showed assets of between $2.6 and $4.7 million, additional income between $37,000 and $130,000.
[edit] 2008
Mica defeated Democratic candidate Faye Armitage 62% to 38% in the 2008 District 7 Congressional elections.
[edit] 2010
Mica defeated Democratic nominee Heather Beaven by a margin of 69% to 31% in the 2010 District 7 Congressional Election.
[edit] Personal life
Mica is married to Patricia, a school teacher, and has two grown children. He lives in Winter Park, Florida. He is the brother of former Representative Daniel A. Mica, while his other brother, David is a former ranking staffer with Senator Lawton Chiles. He is a member of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees, and the Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors.
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=1026
- ^ Maxwell, Scott (2008-12-29). "Who is the most powerful person in Central Florida?". Orlando Sentinel. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orl-maxwell2808dec28,0,689864.column.
- ^ "Bailout Roll Call" (PDF). 2008-09-29. http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/09/29/bailout.rollcall.0929.pdf. Retrieved September 29, 2008.
[edit] External links
- U.S. Congressman John L. Mica official U.S. House site
- Mica For Congress official campaign site
- Biography at WhoRunsGov.com at The Washington Post
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Congressional profile at GovTrack
- Issue positions and quotes at On The Issues
- Current Bills Sponsored at StateSurge.com
- Financial information at OpenSecrets.org
- Staff salaries, trips and personal finance at LegiStorm.com
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Appearances on C-SPAN programs
- Profile at SourceWatch
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Sam Gibbons |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 7th congressional district 1993–Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Jim Oberstar Minnesota |
Chairman of House Transportation Committee 2011–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| United States order of precedence | ||
| Preceded by Donald Manzullo R-Illinois |
United States Representatives by seniority 87th |
Succeeded by Lucille Roybal-Allard D-California |
