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Sandy Safley

Sandy Safley
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
November 8, 1988 – November 3, 1998
Preceded byPeter Dunbar
Succeeded byGus Bilirakis
Constituency50th district (1988–1992)
48th district (1992–1998)
Personal details
Born (1946-02-04) February 4, 1946 (age 80)
Lebanon, Tennessee
PartyRepublican
SpouseBetty Ann Eichholt
Children2
EducationMiddle Tennessee State University (B.S.)
ProfessionBusinessman

R. Z. "Sandy" Safley (born February 4, 1946) is a Republican politician from Florida who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1988 to 1998.

Early life

Safley was born in Lebanon, Tennessee, in 1946, and moved to Florida in 1952. He attended Middle Tennessee State University, graduating with his bachelor's degree in 1968.[1] Upon returning to Florida, he was the executive assistant to Lieutenant Governor Ray Osborne,[1] and the State House Minority leader.[2] Safley settled in Clearwater, where he operated a real estate company and served on the Pinellas Sports Authority.[2] In 1987, Governor Bob Martinez appointed Safley to the Marine Fisheries Commission.[3]

Florida House of Representatives

In 1988, Republican State Representative Peter Dunbar, a childhood friend of Safley's, declined to seek re-election so that he could serve as general counsel to Governor Martinez. Safley ran to succeed him in the 50th district, which included much of northern Pinellas County.[2] He faced former Dunedin Mayor Mary Bonner and investment broker Jim Lockard in the Republican primary.[4] Safley defeated both and won the primary by a wide margin, winning 52 percent of the vote to Bonner's 34 percent and Lockard's 14 percent.[5] in the general election, Safley was challenged by Dave Wheeling, the Democratic nominee and an air-conditioner repairman.[6] Safley defeated Wheeling in a landslide, receiving 72 percent of the vote to Wheeling's 28 percent.[7] He was re-elected without opposition in 1990.[8]

Following redistricting in 1992, Safley ran for re-election in the 48th district, which included most of the territory he represented.[9] He was challenged in the Republican primary by Carl Zimmermann, a high school teacher.[10] He defeated Zimmermann by a wide margin, receiving 65 percent of the vote to Zimmermann's 35 percent,[11] and faced Democratic nominee Stephen Knowles, a drug treatment center director, in the general election.[10] Safley ultimately defeated Knowles and won re-election, receiving 64 percent of the vote.[12]

Safley was re-elected without opposition in 1994.[13] He ran for a fifth term in 1996, and was challenged by Democrat Kevin Milford.[14] Safley defeated Milford in a landslide, winning 69–31 percent.[15]

In 1998, State Senator Jack Latvala considered running for Secretary of State, and Safley planned on seeking his seat in the State Senate if he did so. However, after Latvala declined to run, Safley ultimately decided to not seek re-election to the legislature.[16] He was succeeded by Gus Bilirakis, the son of Congressman Michael Bilirakis.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b Phelps, John B, ed. (1996). The Clerk's Manual: 1996-1998. Clerk of the Florida House of Representatives. p. 184-85.
  2. ^ a b c Halldin, Bill (July 14, 1988). "Businessman joins race for House". The Tampa Tribune. p. 6-Pinellas. Retrieved July 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Moss, Bill (July 14, 1988). "Safley makes it official, seeks Dunbar's seat". St. Petersburg Times. p. 3. Retrieved July 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Moss, Bill (August 23, 1988). "Tax debate heats up race for House District 50". St. Petersburg Times. p. 3. Retrieved July 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "September 6, 1988 Primary Election Republican Primary - State Representative District: 50". Florida Department of State. 1988. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  6. ^ Heaton, Paul (September 7, 1988). "Safley squeezes out primary win in race for House 50 seat". St. Petersburg Times. p. 6B. Retrieved July 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "November 8, 1988 General Election - State Representative District: 50". Florida Department of State. 1988. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  8. ^ Stidham, Jeff (July 21, 1990). "11 named winners for lack of fight". The Tampa Tribune. p. 1. Retrieved July 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Safley to seek 3rd House term". Tampa Tribune: North Pinellas. July 10, 1992. p. 1. Retrieved July 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ a b "Teacher's capital idea". Tampa Tribune: Clearwater/Largo. May 17, 1992. p. 1. Retrieved July 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "September 1, 1992 Primary Election Republican Primary - State Representative District: 48". Florida Department of State. 1992. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  12. ^ "November 3, 1992 General Election - State Representative District: 48". Florida Department of State. 1992. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  13. ^ Pallasch, Abdon M. (July 23, 1994). "Democrats list Senate candidates". Tampa Tribune: St. Petersburg. p. 1. Retrieved July 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ Walsh, Amy (October 7, 1996). "House challenger faces long odds". North Pinellas Times. p. 1. Retrieved July 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "November 5, 1996 General Election - State Representative District: 48". Florida Department of State. 1996. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  16. ^ Krueger, Curtis (July 14, 1998). "Longtime lawmaker Safley won't run again". St. Petersburg Times. p. 4B. Retrieved July 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ O'Neil, Deborah (November 4, 1998). "Gus Billirakis wins by wide margin". St. Petersburg Times. p. 5B. Retrieved July 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

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