Ron Book
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Ron Book is an American lobbyist from the state of Florida.[1][2][3] He has represented state entities, such as Broward County, and private companies, such as the Miami Dolphins.[4] Book served as chair of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust since 2004.[5]
History
[edit]During his tenure at the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, the homeless population in the area decreased from 8,000 to 1,300.[3] Book became a member of the trust in 1993 and assumed the office of chair in 2004. In 2024, the organization received a donation from Jeff Bezos' Day 1 Families Fund.[6]
In 2011, Book was one of the people investigated by the FBI as part of a federal probe into government officials in the state of Florida. According to the allegations, Book had helped state senator Mandy Dawson's boyfriend secure a job at a firm he represented in order to improve relations with her. He denied the allegations.[4][7]
In 2024, Book was nominated by fellow Broward Democratic representative Jared Moskowitz for 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in his daughter's nonprofit organization Lauren's Kids.[8] Ron has been referred as one of the most promonent lobbyist in the state.[9][10][11]
Personal life
[edit]He was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2022.[12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Rhodes, Wendy. "Lobbyist Ron Book files suit over birdnapping: 'I will chase you till I die'". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ Christensen, Dan (2010-03-23). "Conflict of interest shuts down lobbyist Ron Book's work for bail industry". Florida Bulldog. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ a b Elfrink, Tim. "Lobbyist Ron Book Tries to Tackle the Housing Crisis". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ a b Norman, Bob. "Exclusive: Feds Eyeing Lobbyist Ron Book, Fort Lauderdale Housing Authority". New Times Broward-Palm Beach. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ Politics, Jesse Scheckner, Florida (2024-11-26). "Ron Book to keep leading Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, but county officials call for succession plan". The Miami Times. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Scheckner, Jesse (2024-11-20). "Ron Book to keep leading Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, but county officials call for succession plan". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ Bushouse, Kathy; McMahon, Paula; Wyman, Scott (2009-09-25). "Corruption probe continues in Broward; FBI agents at county building". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ Scheckner, Jesse (2024-10-11). "Ron Book nabs Nobel Peace Prize nomination for nonprofit leadership, advocacy". Florida Politics. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ Elfrink, Tim. "Lobbyist Ron Book Tries to Tackle the Housing Crisis". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
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- ^ "Prominent Florida lobbyist pleads to reckless driving". AP News. 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ "Broward's Ron Book, one of Florida's most influential lobbyists and father of state senator, has throat cancer". Orlando Sentinel. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ "Broward's Ron Book, one of Florida's most influential lobbyists and father of state senator, has throat cancer". Sun Sentinel. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2024-10-01.