Fred Hawkins (politician) explained

Fred Hawkins
Office:	Member of the Florida House of Representatives
Constituency:	42nd district 35th district
Term Start:	November 3, 2020
Term End:	June 30, 2023
Preceded:	Mike La Rosa
Succeeded:	Tom Keen
Birth Date:	11 July 1967
Birth Place:	Ohio, U.S.
Party:	Republican
Education:	University of Akron
Spouse:	Tiffany
Children:	1
Residence:	St. Cloud, Florida, U.S.

Fred Hawkins (born July 11, 1967) is an American politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2020 until his resignation in 2023, representing parts of Central Florida around Osceola, Orange, and Polk Counties.

Early life and education

Hawkins was born in Ohio. He earned a B.S. degree in political science from the University of Akron.^[1]

Career

From 2008 to 2020, Hawkins served as a commissioner for Osceola County. He also served on the planning commission for Osceola County from 1998 to 2007.^[2]

On May 11, 2023, Hawkins announced via social media that he had been chosen to become the next president of South Florida State College.^[3] He resigned from the House on June 30.^[2]

Committee assignments

• Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee   Vice Chair
• Education & Employment Committee   Republican Committee Whip
• Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
• Appropriations Committee
• Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fred Hawkins. 2021-08-07. Ballotpedia. en.
2. Web site: Representative Fred Hawkins - Florida House of Representatives. www.myflordiahouse.gov. 2021-08-07.
3. Web site: Ogles . Jacob . Fred Hawkins, lone finalist for South Florida State College president, will leave Florida House . Florida Politics . 1 July 2023 . 11 May 2023.
4. Web site: Fred Hawkins - 2022 - 2024 (Speaker Renner) . 2023-01-06 . myfloridahouse.gov . en-US.