Leonard L. Bembry

Leonard Bembry
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 10 district
In office
2008-2013
Personal details
Born (1947-08-24) August 24, 1947
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Susan Bembry
Profession General Manager

Leonard L. Bembry (born August 24, 1947) is a Democratic politician who served as the District 10 member of the Florida House of Representatives.

Early life, education, and early career

Bembry was born in Jasper, Florida, and he attended North Florida Community College and Florida State University. He earned an NFCC Outstanding Alumni. He is a member of the Florida Manufactured Housing Association, Florida Legislators' Sportsmen's Caucus (House Co-Chair), Habitat for Humanity, Madison County Development Council, Madison Cattlemen's Association, Madison County Farm Bureau, NRA, and National Wild Turkey Federation.

Florida House of Representatives

Elections

When incumbent State Representative Will S. Kendrick of Florida's 10th House District decided to retire in 2008, Bembry decided to run. He defeated Julie S. Conley in the Democratic primary 58%-42%.[1] In the general election, he defeated Don Curtis 54%-46%.[2] In 2010, he won re-election with 59% of the vote.[3]

Tenure

He was first elected to the Legislature in November 2008.[4] He succeeds term limited Republican Representative Will Kendrick of Carrabelle, Florida. Acknowledging Florida's budgetary crisis, he said the priority should be to take care of state employees.[5]

Committee assignments

2012 congressional election

In May 2011, he filed to run in Florida's 2nd congressional district, currently held by freshman U.S. Congressman Steve Southerland. He said "Steve Southerland has not delivered on the political promises he made in 2010 to create jobs, change Washington, DC, and bring practical solutions that will put Floridians back to work and tackle the tough challenges we face.”[7] The Blue Dog Coalition of the U.S. House of Representatives endorsed him in December 2011.[8]

Personal life

He lives in Greenville, Florida with his wife Susan Bembry. His children are Lori L. Weldon, Missy Culp, Kipp Bembry, Jr. His hobbies includes boating, exercise, farming activities, fishing, hunting, snow skiing, spending time with family, and water skiing.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "FL State House 010 - D Primary Race - Aug 26, 2008". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  2. ↑ "FL State House 010 Race - Nov 04, 2008". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  3. ↑ "FL State House 010 Race - Nov 02, 2010". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  4. ↑ "Who's who and new." St. Petersburg Times. November 23, 2008. Online. November26, 2008.
  5. ↑ Cottrell, Bill. "Legislators brace for deep budget cuts, vow to protect state workers." The Tallassee Democrat. November 17, 2008. Online. November 23, 2008.
  6. ↑ "Leonard Bembry". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  7. ↑ Nov 17th, 2011 by Submitted. (2011-11-17). "Leonard Bembry to Challenge Steve Southerland for Congress – Greene Publishing, Inc". Greenepublishing.com. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  8. ↑ "POLITICO Morning Score". Politico.Com. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  9. ↑ "Florida House of Representatives - Leonard L. Bembry". Myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
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