Frederica Wilson
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| Frederica Wilson | |
| Florida State Senate District 33 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2003 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | Senate website |
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Frederica Wilson (b. November 5, 1942) is a Democratic member of the Florida Senate, representing District 33.
Education
Wilson earned her BS from Fisk University in 1963. She went on to receive her MA from the University of Miami in 1972. She then earned her DHL from Florida Memorial College in 1998.
Professional experience
Wilson is Miami Executive Director for the Office of Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention for the Miami-Dade County Schools.
Political experience
Wilson was a School Board Member for Miami-Dade County from 1992 to 1998. She then served in the Florida State House of Representatives from 1998 to 2002. She joined the Florida State Senate in 2003 and has served in that position since. From 2002 to 2004 she was Senate Democratic Whip. She has been Senate Minority Whip since 2008, representing the 33rd district.
Committee membership
- Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Committee, Florida Senate
- Criminal Justice Committee, Florida Senate
- Education Pre-K - 12 Committee, Florida Senate
Personal life
Wilson is widowed and has three children.
External links
- Official Florida State Senate website of Senator Frederica Wilson
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Frederica Wilson
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
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