Victor Crist
Victor Crist (born June 21, 1957) is a former member of the Florida Senate, representing the 12th District from 2000 to 2010 as a Republican. He won his first term by beating Democrat Kathy Castor in the general election. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1992 to 2000.[1]
Victor Crist | |
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Member of the Hillsborough County Commission from the 2nd district | |
In office 2010–2018 | |
Preceded by | Ken Hagan |
Succeeded by | Ken Hagan |
Member of the Florida Senate from the 12th district | |
In office 2002–2010 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Webster |
Succeeded by | Jim Norman |
Member of the Florida Senate from the 13th district | |
In office 2000–2002 | |
Preceded by | John Grant Jr. |
Succeeded by | Dennis L. Jones |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
In office 1992–2000 | |
Preceded by | Mary Figg |
Succeeded by | Sara Romeo |
Personal details | |
Born | New Orleans, Louisiana | June 21, 1957
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Angela |
Alma mater | St. Petersburg College (AA) University of South Florida (BA) |
Profession | President, Metropolitan Communications Incorporated |
In the Senate, Crist served as Chair of the Senate's Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Committee and as Vice Chair of the Senate's Health Policy Committee. Crist, known as an expert on Criminal Justice issues, has served as an advisor on the topic to Florida's Attorney General and Governors.[2]
In the mid-1990s, Crist founded the University Area Community Development Corporation in one of Tampa's more vulnerable communities. Crist served as volunteer Chairman of the board and CEO of the organization for its first 16 years. The University Area Community Development Corporation is a 501c3 charitable organization whose mission is to obtain the necessary resources, support, and direction to improve and sustain a thriving community where great social, financial, educational and health-related challenges exist. In the pursuit of this mission, the UACDC works to further strengthen Hillsborough County’s most socially and economically vulnerable neighborhoods through activities, programs, and services. These range from operating a fully programmed, state-of-the-art Community Center Complex to increasing economic development and affordable housing in the areas it serves through innovative partnerships between public and private sectors, as well as a wide range of service providers.
Senator Victor Crist is a descendant of U.S. President Zachary Taylor.
References
- "Movers and Shakers". Tampa Bay Magazine. January–February 2006. p. 56. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- Schoenfeld, Heather. Building the Prison State: Race and the Politics of Mass Incarceration. University of Chicago Press. p. 177. ISBN 978-0-226-52101-5.
External links
- Web site "Senator Crist's web site"
- Formative years "Interview recorded in Oral Histories at USF"
- Florida State Legislature - Senator Victor Crist official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Victor D. Crist (FL) profile
- Follow the Money - Victor D Crist