John C. Brasher Explained

John C. Brasher
Death Date:September 1, 1998 (aged 80)
Death Place:Gallant, Alabama, U.S.
Office:Member of the
Florida House of Representatives
from Pasco County
Term Start:1966
Term End:1967
Party:Republican
Occupation:Judge

John C. Brasher (died September 1, 1998) was an American judge and politician. He served as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives.[1]

Life and career

Brasher served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II as a pilot. He was a municipal judge and a member of the Port Richey, Florida Port Richey City Council serving for two terms,[2] before becoming mayor of Port Richey.[3]

In 1966, Brasher was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, winning a special election after defeating Tommy Stevens.[4] He served until 1967.

Brasher died in September 1998 at his home in Gallant, Alabama, at the age of 80.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845-2012. Robert. Ward. August 3, 2011. Florida House of Representatives. December 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220316034642/https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/FileStores/Web/HouseContent/Approved/Public%20Guide/Uploads/Documents/house_counties_final.pdf. March 16, 2022. live. Wayback Machine.
  2. Web site: John C. Brasher, former mayor. Tampa Bay Times. September 3, 1998. December 10, 2022.
  3. News: Brasher Talks To Zephyrhills GOP Club. Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. July 16, 1966. December 11, 2022. 15. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Brasher Tells His Platform. Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. May 28, 1966. December 11, 2022. 9. Newspapers.com.