Mike Horner (politician)

Michael Horner (born January 8, 1968 in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American Republican politician and a former member of the House of Representatives of the U.S. state of Florida.[1]

Mike Horner
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 79th district
In office
November 19, 2008  September 24, 2012
Preceded byFrank Attkisson
Succeeded byMatt Caldwell
Personal details
Born (1968-01-08) January 8, 1968
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Abby Horner
Alma materUniversity of Florida (B.A.)
University of Central Florida (M.P.A.)
ProfessionBusiness

Horner graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 1989. He then went on to graduate school at the University of Central Florida, and graduated with a Master's in Public Administration in 1995. He currently lives in Kissimmee, Florida with his family.

Resignation

On September 24, 2012, Horner was running for re-election when he suddenly resigned from the Florida House of Representatives after his name surfaced on a list of brothel clients in evidence against an accused prostitution ring leader.[2] In his resignation statement, Horner said "I deeply regret decisions I made that are causing my family unjustifiable pain and embarrassment."[3][4][5]

References

  1. "Florida House of Representatives – Mike Horner". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 2012-04-28.
  2. By News 13 Florida Osceola County (October 12, 2012). "Mike Horner to resign from Osceola Chamber amid brothel scandal". mynews13.com.
  3. Monday, September 24, 2012, Florida Rep. Mike Horner resigns amid prostitution ring investigation By Toluse Olorunnipa, Steve Bousquet and Marc Caputo
  4. , Mike Horner Prostitution Scandal: GOP State Rep. Resigns After Name Reportedly Surfaces On Client List.
  5. Bill Rufty (September 24, 2012). "State Rep. Horner Resigns, Ends Re-election Effort After Being Linked to Brothel". theledger.com.


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