Florida Representative James W. Waldman (D)

Legislator Profile

CONTACT INFORMATION

District Address:
4800 West Copans Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33063-3879
Phone: (954) 956-5600
Fax:

Legislative Address:
212 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 717-5096

Legislative Assistant:
Victoria Nowlan

District Secretary:
Jessica Finkelstein

Email:
jim.waldman@myfloridahouse.gov

political profile

House District:96
First Elected:2006
Terms Out:2014
Party:Democrat
Delegations:Broward
District Information:view district 95 map
Legislative Service:Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently
Democratic Whip, 2006-2008

committee assignments

PERSONAL INFO

Born:March 21, 1958, Washington, D.C.
Moved to Florida:1977
Religious Affiliation:Jewish
Education:University of Connecticut, transferred, 1978;
University of Florida, B.S.B.A., Finance, 1980;
Nova University Law School, J.D., 1985
Occupation:Attorney, General Counsel Keiser University
Spouse:Angela Saporito
Children:Jacquelyn, Steven
Affiliations:Aging and Disability Resource Center's Advisory Council
Broward Young Democrats
Coconut Creek Democratic Club
Coral Springs/Parkland Democratic Club
Dolphin Democratic Club
Margate Democratic Club
National Conference of Legislators from Gaming States, Executive Committee, Committee on Casinos, Committee on State-Federal Relations
Palm-Aire Democratic Club
Tamarac/Sawgrass Democratic Club
Temple Beth Israel, Endowment Fund, Board of Directors
The Florida Bar Association
The Virginia Bar Association
United States Supreme Court
Wynmoor Democratic Club
Highlights:Anti-Defamation League, Certificate of Appreciation, 2012
American Cancer Society, Legislator of the Year, 2008, 2009, 2011
Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2011
The Florida Bar, Legislative Award, 2011
American Heart Association, Learn and Live Award, 2008
American Cancer Society, Legislative Leadership Award, 2007
Florida League of Cities, Defender of Home Rule Award, 2007
Jewish National League, Award for Lifelong Commitment to Israel, 1998
Former Service:Broward County Resource Recovery Board, Chair, M.P.O. appointed
City of Coconut Creek, Commissioner, Vice Mayor, Mayor
Coconut Creek Planning & Zoning Board, appointed member

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