Representative  Kathleen M. Peters

District 69
Republican

• View Original Rep. Kathleen M. Peters, R-South Pasadena, debates on the House floor March 12, 2013.
• View Original New House members are sworn into office by Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston, right, during Organization Session, November 20, 2012. From the left, Rep. Dane Eagle, R-Cape Coral; Rep. Ray Wesley Rodrigues, R-Estero; Rep. Kathleen M. Peters, R-South Pasadena; Rep. Heather Dawes Fitzenhagen, R-Fort Myers; and Rep. Kevin Rader, D-Delray Beach.
• View Original New House members are sworn into office by Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston, right, during Organization Session, November 20, 2012. From the left, Rep. Dane Eagle, R-Cape Coral; Rep. Ray Wesley Rodrigues, R-Estero; Rep. Kathleen M. Peters, R-South Pasadena; Rep. Heather Dawes Fitzenhagen, R-Fort Myers; and Rep. Kevin Rader, D-Delray Beach.

Member Information

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  South Pasadena

Occupation:  Public Affairs

Spouse:  Michael Peters of Illinois

Child(ren):  Christopher Peters, Steven Peters, Michael Peters, Adam Peters

Grandchild(ren):  Riley Peters, Caleb Peters, Connor Peters, Steven Peters, Jr.

Education:  St. Petersburg College, A.A.; Eckerd College, B.A., Human Development

Born:  February 27

History:  Previously served local government. Elected to the South Pasadena City Commission, 2008; elected Mayor, 2009-2012

Moved to Florida:  1985

Religious Affiliation:  Catholic

Recreational Interest:  cycling, diverse art and music, hiking, kayaking, outdoor enthusiast, walking on the beach

Legislative Service

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012

Affiliations

Rotary Club of St. Petersburg

South Pasadena Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Directors, 2006-2008

Highlights

St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Woman of Distinction Award, nominee, 2006

Princess of the Queen of Hearts Royal Court for outstanding community service, 2005

Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center, Advisory Board, past member

Chaired major fundraising events for the St. Petersburg Museum of History, Queen of Hearts Royal Court, Boys and Girls Clubs, and many other charity organizations.