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|name=Steven Geller |
|name=Steven A. Geller |
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|spouse=Laurel Leffler |
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|profession=[[attorney at law|attorney]] |
|profession=[[attorney at law|attorney]] / [[lobbyist|lobbyist]] |
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|religion=[[Jewish]] |
|religion=[[Jewish]] |
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|party=[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
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'''Steve Geller''' was a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[Florida Senate]], representing the 31st District since from 1999-2008 and served as the Minority Leader during 2006-08. Previously he was a member of the [[Florida House of Representatives]] from 1989 through 1998. |
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Geller was not a candidate for reelection in 2008 due to term limits. He is a declared candidate for the Broward County Commission in 2010 against a Democratic incumbent. In January 2009, news reports linked Geller to a $1 billion viatical ponzi scheme, in that Geller previously helped advance legislation that shielded the company from state regulators and selected the Tallahassee lobbyist who represented the company.<ref name="ponzi">[http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2009-01-29/news/mutual-benefits-may-have-collapsed-but-the-fallout-for-south-florida-politicians-is-still-coming/ "Mutual Benefits may have collapsed, but the fallout for South Florida politicians is still coming" - New Times, 1/29/09]</ref> <ref name="ponzi2">[http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/broward/blog/2009/01/ritter_spouse_accused_of_2_mil.html Broward Politics - Sun-Sentinel, 1/22/09]</ref> |
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Geller is not a candidate for reelection in 2008 due to term limits. He is a declared candidate for the Broward County Commission in 2010. |
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While serving in the state legislature, Geller simultaneously worked as a government affairs attorney (lobbyist) and frequently appeared before local governmental entities on behalf of clients including high-rise developers and gambling interests.<ref name="lobby">[http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2008-04-10/news/wait-let-me-change-hats/ "Wait, Let Me Change My Hat" - New Times, 4/9/08]</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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He received his Juris Doctorate from [[Florida State University]]. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.greenspoonmarder.com/attorneys/steven-geller.cfm Greenspoon Marder, P.A.: Steven Geller - Law Firm Profile (Practice Areas: Zoning, Land Use, Gambling)] |
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*[http://www.flsenate.gov/legislators/s31 Florida State Legislature - Senator Steven Geller] '''official government website''' |
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*[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=8107 Project Vote Smart - Senator Steven A. Geller (FL)] profile |
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*''Follow the Money'' - Steven A Geller |
*''Follow the Money'' - Steven A Geller |
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**[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=20069&c=435812 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=20049&c=404176 2004] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=20029&c=34121 2002] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=20009&c=349559 2000] campaign contributions |
**[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=20069&c=435812 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=20049&c=404176 2004] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=20029&c=34121 2002] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=20009&c=349559 2000] campaign contributions |
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==References== |
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{{Current Florida statewide political officials}} |
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Revision as of 01:43, 29 January 2009
Steven A. Geller | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office 1998 - 2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Laurel Leffler |
| Profession | attorney / lobbyist |
Steve Geller was a Democratic member of the Florida Senate, representing the 31st District since from 1999-2008 and served as the Minority Leader during 2006-08. Previously he was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1989 through 1998.
Geller was not a candidate for reelection in 2008 due to term limits. He is a declared candidate for the Broward County Commission in 2010 against a Democratic incumbent. In January 2009, news reports linked Geller to a $1 billion viatical ponzi scheme, in that Geller previously helped advance legislation that shielded the company from state regulators and selected the Tallahassee lobbyist who represented the company.[1] [2]
While serving in the state legislature, Geller simultaneously worked as a government affairs attorney (lobbyist) and frequently appeared before local governmental entities on behalf of clients including high-rise developers and gambling interests.[3]
Education
He received his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University.
External links
- Greenspoon Marder, P.A.: Steven Geller - Law Firm Profile (Practice Areas: Zoning, Land Use, Gambling)
- Follow the Money - Steven A Geller
References
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