Senator
Stephen R. Wise

District 5
Republican

Committee Membership

TBA

District Information

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Legislative Service

• Elected to the Senate on September 25, 2001, reelected subsequently
• House of Representatives, 1988-2000

Other Public Service

• Jacksonville City Council Education Task Force, 2002
• Florida Workforce Development Board, 2002
• State Job Training Coordinating Council, 1988-1995
• Jacksonville Landmarks Commission, 1985-1987
• Governor's Council on Handicapped Concerns, Chairman, 1984

Affiliations

• Council of State Governments Justice Center, Board of Directors, 2007
• Education Commission of the States, Steering Committee, 2007
• FL Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, 2007
• Worksource Board, 2000-present
• Jobs for Florida Graduates: Board Member and Executive Committee Treasurer, 1998 to present
• Keepsafe, 1995-2000
• Angelwood, 1994-2000
• Sav-a-Child, 1994-Present
• Opportunity Development Inc., President 1986-1995
• Arthritis Foundation, Vice President, 1979-1985
• Old St. Luke's Restoration Secretary, 1978-1985

Highlights

• Florida Council for Resource Development, Founding President
• Published numerous articles and chapters in three major books on fundraising
• Has a patent for an elementary school hurdle
• Florida Community College at Jacksonville College Development, Vice President
• National Council for Resource Development Board, four 1-year terms
• Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Two-Year College Advisory Board, four years

Biographical Information