Eleanor Sobel
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| Eleanor Sobel | |
| Florida State Senate District 31 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Bussinesswoman |
| Website | Senate website |
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Eleanor Sobel (b. February 11, 1946) is a Democratic member of the Florida Senate, representing District 31.
Education
Sobel earned her BA in History from Brooklyn College in 1967. She went on to receive her MA in Social Studies from the City University of New York in 1968. She then earned her MA in Learning Disabilities from Columbia University in 1975. She later received her Certificate in Leadership from John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 2003.
Professional experience
Sobel has worked as a School Teacher and Community Activist. She has been Deputy Registrar for the Supervisor of Elections since 1990. She is also currently President of the Emrelle Preventive Skin Care Company, Limited.
Political experience
Sobel attended the Florida Democratic Convention in 1991. She was Vice Mayor/Commissioner for the City of Hollywood from 1992 to 1998. In 1999 she was on the Executive Committee of the Democratic Platform Committee. She then served in the Florida State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2006. She has also been Democratic Precinct Captain of Hollywood 61V since 1988. She joined the Florida State Senate in 2008. She has served in that position since, representing the 31st district.
Committee membership
- Commerce Committee, Florida Senate
- Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee, Florida Senate
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee, Florida Senate
- Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee, Florida Senate
- Health Regulation Committee, Florida Senate
- Rules Committee, Florida Senate
Personal life
Sobel and her husband, Stuart, have two children.
External links
- Official Florida State Senate website of Senator Eleanor Sobel
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Eleanor Sobel
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
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