Representative  Barbara Watson

District 107
Democrat

• View Original Rep. Barbara Watson, D-Miami Gardens, offers remarks during consideration of a measure on the House floor, April 28, 2011.
• View Original Rep. Barbara Watson, D-Miami Gardens, debates a measure under consideration as Deputy Democratic Whip Hazelle P. "Hazel" Rogers, D-Lauderdale Lakes, listens on the House floor March 16, 2011.
• View Original Rep. Barbara Watson, D-Miami Gardens, offers debate during consideration of HB 7005 relating to Unemployment Compensation on the House floor, March 10, 2011.

Member Information

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Miami Gardens

Spouse:  Alvin Watson

Child(ren):  6 children

Grandchild(ren):  9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren

Born:  Miami, FL

Legislative Service

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives on March 1, 2011, reelected subsequently

Other Public Service

Broward-Dade Counties Transportation Task Force

Committee to Incorporate Miami

Dade/Broward Transportation Bridge

Miami-Dade County North Dade Task Force

Miami-Dade Task Force, District One

National, State, and County League of Cities, council member

North Dade Municipal Advisory Committee

Miami Gardens City Council, Vice Mayor, 2007-2009, member, 2003-2010

Affiliations

Andover Civic Association, President

C.I.N.D.

Dade County Limousine Advisory Board

Florida Limousine Association of South Florida, former Director

World Care Inc., founder

Highlights

Established, Junior Council – Miami Gardens

Established, Young Progressive Adults – Miami Gardens

Watson Antique and Classic Cars, former owner