Linda Stewart Democratic - Tallahassee

Personal & Career

Legislative Service

• Elected to the Senate in 2016, reelected subsequently
• House of Representatives, 2012-2014

Other Public Service

• Orange County Parks and Recreation Board, Chair
• City of Orlando Parks Board
• Library Governance Board
• Orange County Canvassing Board
• Value Adjustment Board
• Central Receiving Center Executive Board
• Countywatch, Former Chairwoman
• East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Former Member, Board of Directors
• Orange County Commissioner, District 4, 2002-2010
• Orange County Vice Mayor, 2004

Honors and Awards

• Florida Association of Counties (FAC), County Champion Award, 2014
• Harvey Milk Foundation, Honors Medal, 2011
• Nature Wise, Defender of the Environment Award, 2011
• OADOC and LGBT Center, Esteemed Service Award, 2011
• Sierra Club, Commissioner Leadership Award (FLERA), 2011
• Greatest Straight Ally and Politician, Wave Award, 2010
• Equality Florida, Voice of Equality Award, 2010
• Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Recognition of Outstanding Achievement for Historic Preservation, 2006
• Women's Executive Council, Woman of the Year, 2004
• Women's Executive Council, Downtown Woman of the Year, 2004

Affiliations

• Sierra Club
• Rainbow Democrats
• Canned Food Drives, Volunteer
• Children's Shoes Drives, Volunteer
• Homeless Awareness Groups, Member
• Mothers Against Racing in the Streets (MARS), Founding Member
• Ruth's List
• Emily's List
• National Organization of Women
• Metroplan Orlando, Chairwoman, 2007, Past Member, 2002-2010
• St. Johns River Restoration Group, 2004-2008
• Phase II Central Receiving Center, Vice-Chair, 2006
• Phase II Housing Component for Mentally Ill, Former Vice Chairman
• Formerly Licensed 220 Insurance Agent

Biographical Information