According to the miami herald, a public records request from the heraldtimes, revealed the names of about 90 major sponsors. Ron book brings unparalleled intensity to florida lobbying. Apr 19, 2020 campaign for freedom is a group of concerned citizens exposing corrupt south florida lobbyist and convicted criminal ron l book, and his bimbo daughter lauren, current fl state senator and victim industry profiteer professional victim. Disney, private prison company the geo group, the florida police benevolent association and influential tallahassee lobbyist ron book. While the county of miamidades motto has been adopt, dont shop to encourage people to adopt. Fort lauderdale cbsmiami one of floridas most influential lobbyists is out of jail after being charged with driving under the influence. Miami leaders attack successful university of miami needle. The principal and any employee whose normal scope of employment includes lobbying activities is a lobbyist, pursuant to the conflict of interest and code of ethics ordinance section 211.
Book graduated from the university of miami in 2008 with a bachelors degree in. Book is a lobbyist who splits his time between tallahassee and his home in south florida. Martindalehubbell provides the offices address, phone number, website, and hours. The florida highway patrol arrested ron book in broward county sunday night. Ron book and his lobbying partners rana brown and kelly mallette. Florida lobbyist ron book arrested on dui charges after lamborghini crash. Wellconnected state government lobbyist ron book, father of state sen. Ron book crashes lamborghini while driving drunk, troopers say. Lobbyist ron book in broward county, fl jail on dui. Tallahassee lobbyist ron book charged with dui in broward. The email from lobbyist ronnie book is a bit of promotion for himself and his. The julia tuttle causeway sex offender colony also called bookville by former residents was an encampment of banished, registered sex offenders who were living beneath the julia tuttle causewaya highway in miami, florida, united statesfrom 2006 to april 2010.
Ron books lobbying firm rakes in the cash from private prison companies may 17, 2018 42 comments floridas lobby firms filed their first quarter results this week and the threeperson firm of ronald l. More ron book shenanigans florida action committee. Mega lobbyist ron book has gained notoriety as one of the states top lobbyists. Checks must be made payable to the city of miami and may be mailed or delivered to the office of the city clerk located at 3500 pan american drive, miami, fl 333. Jun 12, 2014 ron book remains top dog on florida lobbying scene. Book is one of the most influential behindthescenes political figures in the state. We desire freedom from the corruption of the book family and their political cronies. Ultrapowerful miami lobbyist ron book arrested for alleged dui. Lobbyist ron book but the newsweek article that book refers to clients and friends contains a rare public admission from the lobbyist king. He and his family are from broward county in 1996 ron and pat book hired a nanny to help manage their frenetic household in plantation, fla. For the first time, the florida house is posting copies of contracts between lobbyists and local governments online, and more than a third of the first set of contracts posted are with one lobbying firm. A south miami dade couple launched a smear campaign with the assistance of mega lobbyist ron book to destroy the reputation of a prominent businessman accused by their sixyearold daughter of molesting her at a pool party, according to a recently filed lawsuit. Ron book remains top dog on florida lobbying scene sunshine. One of the biggest names in florida lobbying, if not the biggest, is ron books.
No lobbyist has proven more adept at navigating conflicts of interest over the years than ron book, the miami based lobbyist whose roster of clients is more than 100 deep. That ron uses time that he could sell for thousands of dollars for homeless projects is a indication of how strongly he feels about this. For the first time, the florida house is posting copies of contracts between lobbyists and local governments online and more than a third of the first set of contracts posted are with one lobbying firm. Conflict of interest shuts down lobbyist ron books work. Book, 66, was arrested by the florida highway patrol on charges including dui, dui with. A lobbyist, a rabbi, and a fornicating expresident walk into a bar. Ron book, a powerful tallahassee lobbyist and plantation resident, was. Mar 01, 2019 new fhp video shows dui arrest of powerful florida lobbyist. Florida lobbyist ron book arrested on dui charges after.
In addition to being the lobbyist for powerful private firms such as the prison giant geo group, book is also the official lobbyist for miami dade county. Ron book is big winner in local government lobbying contracts miami herald. Book, 66, is facing three charges a firstoffense charge of. Miami lobbyist ron book arrested for alleged dui miami new times. Compact and pugnacious, he sports a large diamondstudded ring, wears impeccably tailored brioni suits, and drives a bentley v12 convertible and an. By dan christensen, flagged by broward officials for a conflict of interest, county lobbyist ron book has agreed to stop pushing for a new state law that county officials say would seriously undermine browards pretrial intervention program and cost local taxpayers millions.
Lobbyist ron book, who secretly worked against the miamidade commission during the last session in tallahassee even though we pay him to work for us by sneaking puppy mill language into not one but two failed legislative bills, could have lost his juicy contract tuesday to lobby for the county in tallahassee because he didnt request a waiver. Over the last 20 years, book has defined lobbying in the sunshine state, consistently rising to. By buddy nevins ron book, one of floridas best known lobbyists, was attacked in downtown fort lauderdale by a vagrant as he was leaving the broward county government center tuesday book was fresh from one of his biggest recent victories the approval of the commons shopping and office complex in davie. Mar 01, 2019 uberlobbyist and homeless trust chair ron book also pushed back against the needle exchange. First, book uses numbers from a study commissioned by the host committee. President of the laurens kids foundation, acclaimed lobbyist and father of child sexual abuse survivor and activist, lauren book. Ron book, south floridas most influential lobbyist, is not eating. Floridas miami dade county has among the strictest sex offender residency restrictions in the country. Ron book, the chairman of the homeless trust joins jim defede to debate the ongoing problem in miami dade county where sex offenders are living in homeless camps.
Thats what happened when ron book took a job as a lobbyist for one of the states largest retailers of pets. She married golfer kris lim on june 7, 2008 in front of 600 guests. Ron book apparently has not reformed since his own conviction for illegal campaign contributions in the mid1990s. Book is the lawyer for laura mcleod, the former lobbyist who was subpoenaed by the judge conducting the senate investigation of latvala. Florida lobbyist ron book arrested on dui charges in broward. Conflict of interest shuts down lobbyist ron books work for.
The florida highway patrol arrested tallahassee lobbyist ron book in broward county on sunday and charged him with driving under the influence. Book is active in south floridas professional arena, serving on more than 20 community organizations, including as a trustee of the greater miami chamber of commerce and a member of the legislative affairs and state affairs committees. Based in aventura in south florida, book represents numerous businesses, associations and local governments including broward and miami dade counties. Based in aventura in south florida, book represents numerous businesses, associations and local governments including broward and miamidade counties. In 1996 ron and pat book hired a nanny to help manage their frenetic household in plantation, fla. Lobbyist accuses lawmaker of retaliation over harassment. His threeman shop brought in an impressive number in legislative fees in 2012, and many refer to book as a lobbying. Miami cbsmiami new dashcam video released by the florida highway patrol has some revealing images of one of floridas most influential lobbyists after his arrest sunday night for dui. Book, a lobbyist for miami dade as well as privateprison firms and medical associations, chairs the. Do you think kids in north miami high school were saying.
The biggest insult to fort lauderdale residents is that this lobbyist ron book is a paid lobbyist of the city of fort lauderdale, being paid to lobby tallahassee for things we want, not things he wants for his daughter and her now political career. Feb 25, 2019 tallahassee lobbyist ron book charged with dui in broward. Campaign for freedom is a group of concerned citizens exposing corrupt south florida lobbyist and convicted criminal ron l book, and his bimbo daughter lauren, current fl state senator and victim industry profiteer professional victim. May, 2018 ron book, the chairman of the homeless trust joins jim defede to debate the ongoing problem in miami dade county where sex offenders are living in homeless camps. One of floridas most influential lobbyists is out of jail after being charged with driving under the influence. Its okay to tell the truth about ron and lauren book. Businessman accused of child molestation sues alleging. Ron book sat in the florida senates public gallery with tears in his eyes as his daughter was. Several years ago book got caught putting up billboards in north miami even though billboards are illegal under miami dade county law. Ron book operates his lobbying practice in aventura and tallahassee, and is also the chairman of the miami dade homeless trust. Florida lobbyist ron book arrested for alleged dui new. Ron book tells critics to kiss my butt as homeless trust ineptitude leads to first covid19 death among miamis homeless. Julia tuttle causeway sex offender colony wikipedia. He is the chairman of laurens kids, a nonprofit devoted.
Muriel mandy dawson, a controversial democratic legislator who was termlimited from office in 2008. Get answers from book, ronald l rona ld l book pa staff and past visitors. Ron book, a prominent lobbyist whose daughter lauren was sexually abused by her nanny. Ron book makes national news with an apology browardbeat. Over the last 20 years, book has defined lobbying in the sunshine state, consistently rising to the top as the one. Ron book is big winner in local government lobbying. Book was born in hollywood, florida in 1984 to parents patricia pat book, a former chocolate retailer, and ron book, a florida lawyer and lobbyist. Driver describes crash that involved powerful state lobbyist.
Ron book, one of the most powerful lobbyists in tallahassee, was arrested by the florida highway patrol sunday on duirelated charges. Miami, orlando, tallahassee, tampa bay, west palm beach. Lauren frances book born october 12, 1984 is an american politician who serves in the florida senate representing the 32nd district. The wedding of lobbyist extraordinaire ron book s daughter, lauren, was featured on. May 02, 2018 everyone knows ron book is a bully and a creep. Lobbyist ron book is also the longtime chairman of the miamidade homeless trust. Ron book, one of the most powerful lobbyists in florida, was arrested sunday for dui, according to the broward sheriffs office online arrest database. Book, a lobbyist for miamidade as well as privateprison firms and medical associations, chairs the. Ballard partners tops in lobbying compensation for 2017.
Politifact dolphins lobbyist says super bowl l is a. Prominent florida lobbyist ron book was arrested sunday on dui charges in broward county, records showed. Lobbyists need to register with the city of miami and follow a set of regulations in order to do business here. Ron book led the pack in 4q legislative lobbying pay. Lobbyist ron book one of new florida governors big donors. Ron book, who represents a host of governments, including broward county, and private clients, including the miami dolphins, as perhaps the most powerful lobbyist in florida the senator.
A lobbyist is an activist who seeks to persuade members of the government to enact legislation that would benefit their persons or group. Miamidade county, lobbyist registration online and. Obviously, book and his lobbying firm should be terminated. The colony was created by a lobbyist named ron book, who wrote ordinances in several different miami dade. Ballard partners was the topearning lobbying firm in the fourth quarter of 2017 and the past year overall according to an analysis of newly filed compensation reports. Miami lobbyist ron book arrested for alleged dui miami. Based in aventura in south florida, book represents numerous businesses, associations and local. Ron books lobbying firm rakes in the cash from private. Powerful lobbyist ron book charged with dui in broward cbs. Ron book crashes lamborghini while driving drunk, troopers say tallahassee lobbyist smelled of alcohol, failed field sobriety test, report says.
Book has been chairman of the miami dade homeless trust since 2004. Lobbyist ron book calling the shots in miamidades homeless. Feb 25, 2019 ron book, perhaps the most powerful lobbyist in tallahassee, was arrested sunday night in broward county on duirelated charges after a crash involving his lamborghini, according to police records. Pay all applicable fees as outlined in miami city code section 2654. Ron book, who represents a host of governments, including broward county, and private clients, including the miami dolphins, as perhaps the most powerful lobbyist in florida. New fhp video shows dui arrest of powerful florida lobbyist. A florida county is shutting down a homeless sex offender. Miami lobbyist ron book arrested for alleged dui miami new.
Ron is one of the states most powerful lobbyists and was traveling constantly. Ron book is big winner in local government lobbying contracts. Florida lobbyist ron book was arrested sunday on dui charges in broward county, records showed. A south miamidade couple launched a smear campaign with the assistance of megalobbyist ron book to destroy the reputation of a prominent businessman accused by their sixyearold daughter of molesting her at a pool party, according to a recently filed lawsuit. Lauren frances book born october 12, 1984 is an american politician who serves in the. May 02, 2018 lobbyist ron book favors puppy mills and homelessness who would push for puppy mills. Book, ronald l ronald l book pa in aventura, fl 33180. Ron book is one of the most powerful lobbyists in florida and lobbies the. Patrol, lobbyist, local tv, ron book, south florida. Ron book remains top dog on florida lobbying scene. Bred in the north of miami dade county, ron book is the lobbyist of choice for most dade county cities, and even dade county itself. Fl government lobbyist ron book, father of state senator lauren book, was booked into broward jail on dui charges after his arrest by florida. Book has been chairman of the miami dade homeless trust since 2004, and has been a fixture in the state capital over. Sex offender homeless camps in miamidade county youtube.
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