Biographical Information
City of Residence: Orlando
Occupation: Community Activist
Spouse: Jerry B. Stewart of Brooklyn, New York
Child(ren): Sam, Amanda, Courtney
Grandchild(ren): Ben, Leah, Owen, Molly, Liza, Brenner
Education: Valencia Community College; European Independent Studies Abroad
Born: November 23, 1948, Johnstown, PA
History: Elected as Orange County Commissioner - District 4, 2002, reelected in 2006, totaling eight years of service.
Moved to Florida: 1950
Religious Affiliation: Methodist
Recreational Interest: bicycling, traveling
Legislative Service
Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Other Public Services
City of Orlando Parks Board
Countywatch, former Chairwoman
Library Governance Board
Orange County Canvassing Board
Orange County Parks and Recreation Board, Chair
Value Adjustment Board
Affiliations
East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, past Board of Directors
Phase II Housing Component for Mentally Ill, past Vice Chairman
Metroplan Orlando, Chairwoman, 2007, past member, 2002-2010
St. Johns River Restoration Group, 2004-2008
Phase II Central Receiving Center, Vice Chair, 2006
Orange County Vice Mayor, 2004
Highlights
Sierra Club, Commissioner Leadership Award (FLERA), 2011
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, Downtown Woman of the Year, 2004