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I am one member of a five person board. The opinions I express on this forum are mine only, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Escambia County Staff, Administrators, Employees, or anyone else associated with Escambia County Florida. I am interested in establishing this blog as a means of additional transparency to the public, outreach to the community, and information dissemination to all who choose to look. Feedback is welcome, but because public participation is equally encouraged, appropriate language and decorum is mandatory. Although this is not my campaign site for re-election--sometimes campaign related information will be discussed, therefore in an abundance of caution I add the following :

Monday, January 11, 2016

FCSBM to host 2 Virtual Town Hall Meetings this week: Rep Erik Fresen on Monday and Sen. Don Gaetz on Wednesday

FCSBM founding Executive Board Members with Chair Fresen at our Legislative Reception 2015 l to r Bridget Ziegler, Erika Donalds, Erik Fresen, Jeff Bergosh, and Shawn Frost

The Florida Coalition of School Board Members is hosting a series of online Town-hall meetings with key legislators throughout this session, starting this week.

Monday's online chat was with State Rep. Erik Fresen. about chairman Fresen:

current legislative assignments:

Education Appropriations Subcommittee Chair
Appropriations Committee
Education Committee
Joint Legislative Budget Commission
K-12 Subcommittee

Prior Committee Assignments for 2014 - 2016 Term:

Economic Affairs Committee

Biographical Information:

City of Residence:  Miami

Occupation:  Land Use Consultant

Spouse:  Ethel Fresen

Child(ren):  Adrian, Julian, Paulina

Education:  Florida State University, B.S.

Born:  June 9, 1976, Miami, FL

Religious Affiliation:  Catholic

Legislative Service

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently

Legislative Aide, 2000-2002

Other Public Service

Beacon Council, board member

Blue Ribbon Committee on Workforce Housing

Children's Home Society, board member

School Concurrency Task Force

Educational Facilities Benefit District, past Chair

Republican Party of Miami-Dade, past Chair