Bill Montford Campaign Endorsements
Florida Senate District 6
- Tallahassee Democrat (7/11/10)-Click here to read
- Capital Outlook (8/2/10)-Click to read
- Florida Association of School Administrators
- Florida Education Association
- Leon Classroom Teachers Association
- Associated Industries of Florida
- Florida Chamber of Commerce
- Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association
- Florida Retail Federation
- Florida Medical Association
- Florida Nurses Association
- Florida Academy of Physicians Assistants
- Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Associated Builders & Contractors
- Realtors Association of Franklin & Gulf Counties
- International Union of Police Associations
Newspaper
Education
Business
Medical
Industry
Law Enforcement
Personal Endorsements:
“I know what is necessary to be a leader in the Florida Legislature. Bill Montford has those qualities. Bill has progressed throughout his career in every endeavor he has undertaken to positions of leadership, from being a member of the Leon County Commission to rising to the task of running the Leon County School System as Superintendent. His deliberate and thoughtful manner, as well as his focus on the job at hand will make him an instant leader in the Florida Legislature. I am honored to endorse his candidacy for State Senate District 6.”
-Former House Speaker James Harold Thompson
“Having grown up in Blountstown like Bill Montford, I have known him all of his life. Bill has always excelled in everything he has undertaken. His character and integrity are above reproach.
I personally served in the Florida Legislature for 10 years and it gives me great comfort to hear that Bill is running for our District 6 Senate seat. Bill is a great people-person. He has been and will continue to be very effective working with both urban and rural issues.
Bill has lived in Leon County since he graduated from Chipola Junior College and became a student at Florida State University. He served two terms as a Leon County Commissioner and three terms as Leon’s Superintendent of Schools. His teaching background along with his wealth of administrative experience has perfectly equipped him to effectively perform the duties of Senator. Bill Montford has my unwavering support.”
-Former House Member Robert Trammell
“Bill is extremely qualified to represent the citizens of District 6. He understands the plight of state employees and retirees and can work to improve our quality of life. He knows the district and will represent us well!”
-Aletta Shutes, former Senior Vice President of FCUL & former Secretary of Administration & the first woman to hold the rank of secretary in Florida’s state government
“Bill’s experience in local and state governments coupled with his successful terms as Leon County School Superintendent, make him a qualified candidate. I like the fact that he connects with every walk of life in District 6. His rural roots are very important to me.”
-Andy Gay, former Quincy Mayor/Quincy High School Coach
“As President of Chipola College, Marianna, Florida I have had the opportunity to work with Bill Montford in many professional educational situations. He has always represented his students well. In special committee assignments he knew the final goals and worked hard for the people that he represented. I have personally known Bill Montford for 44 years.”
-Dr. Gene Prough, Chipola College President
“As a State Senator Bill Montford will serve as a great educational leader for our state.”
-Octavio J. Visiedo, former Miami Dade Superintendent of Schools
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T.K. Wetherell – Former Florida Speaker of the House; Former Florida State University President
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Former House Member Sandy Safley
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Sheriff Larry Campbell
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Former Insurance Commissioner Bill Gunter Former Secretary of State and Attorney General Jim Smith
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Kendall Wade, former Franklin County Clerk of Courts
