Sharon Merchant
Sharon J. Merchant | |
|---|---|
 Merchant in 1992 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 83rd district | |
| In office November 3, 1992 – November 7, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Marian Lewis (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Atwater |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 30, 1963 West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Florida State University |
Sharon J. Merchant (born August 30, 1963) is an American politician in the state of Florida. She was a representative in the Florida House of Representatives for the 83rd district from 1992 to 2000.
Early life
Merchant was born on August 30, 1963, in West Palm Beach, Florida. She received a bachelor's degree in international affairs, with a double minor in Spanish and business, from Florida State University in 1986. She worked as a legislative aide to Marian Lewis and as executive vice president for an equipment rental service.[1][2]
Political career
Merchant was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives for the 83rd district in the 1992 general election. While in office, she served as the chair of the appropriations committee on transportation and economic development, the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, and as vice chair of the Republican caucus.[2][3] She unsuccessfully ran for the Florida Senate in 2000, 2002, and 2010.
Later life
After leaving office, Merchant became the president of The Merchant Strategy Inc., a political consultancy, and was later appointed as a board member of the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.[3]
References
- ^ Allen, C. Ron (September 29, 1992). "Both Kiselewski, Merchant cite experience battle for retiring Rep. Marian Lewis' seat focuses on education". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ a b "Sharon J. Merchant - 1998 - 2000 ( Speaker Thrasher )". www.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
- ^ a b "Former legislator Sharon J. Merchant appointed to Gardens Medical board". Palm Beach Florida Weekly. 2016-01-14. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
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