John Carassas

District: 54 -- Republican

Part of Pinellas

Committee Membership for 2002 - 2004 Term

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Belleair
Occupation:  Attorney
Spouse:  Katherine Lialios of Michigan
Child(ren):  Christina Vivian
Education:  University of South Florida, B.A., 1987; Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1990
Born:  May 13, 1966, New York, NY
Moved to Florida:  1983
Religious Affiliation:  Greek Orthodox
Recreational Interest:  golf, swimming

Legislative Service

Elected to the House in 2000, reelected subsequently

Other Public Services

City of Clearwater Airpark Authority, Legal Counsel 1995-present
City of Clearwater Library Board, Legal Counsel 1995-2000
City of Clearwater Marine Advisory Board, Legal Advisor 1995-2000
City of Clearwater Fire Task Force, Legal Counsel 1999
City of Clearwater Planning & Zoning Board, Chairman, past member 1991-1995
Town of Belleair Civic Association
Town of Belleair Pension Advisory Committee for Firefighters and Police Officers

Highlights

Appointed to the Special Study Committe on Public Records 2002
Barrier Islands Governmental Council Recognition of Outstanding Service for the Pinellas County Beach Communities Award 2002
Florida League of Cities' Quality Floridian for Leadership in the Florida Legislature Award 2002
Suncoast League of Municipalities' Bill Bartholomew Good Government Award for Legislator of the Year 2002
Pinellas Marine Institute's Appreciation of Service on Behalf of the Youth of Pinellas County Award 2002
Florida Education Association's Friend of Education Award 2002
Healthy Start Coalition of Pinellas' Support Award 2001
City of Clearwater's Dedicated Service and Support During the 2001 Legislative Session Award