Janet Long
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 51st district |
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Assumed office 2008 |
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In office 2006–2008 |
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| Preceded by | Leslie Waters |
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November 6, 1944 West Stewartstown, New Hampshire |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Richard L. Long II |
| Children | Anissa Raiford Paul J. Long Richard "Logan" Long III |
| Residence | Seminole, Florida |
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Nasson College Eckerd College St. Petersburg College |
| Occupation | Director of Advancement / Assistant to the President, Clearwater Central Catholic High School |
| Profession | Politician |
| Committees | • Committee on Education Innovation & Career Preparation • Committee on Insurance • Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs • Schools & Learning Council |
| Website | Official website |
Janet C. Long (born November 6, 1944) is a Democratic politician and educator who serves as a member of the Florida House of Representatives for House District 51. She was a member of the Seminole, Florida City Council from 2002 to 2006. She was first elected to the Florida Legislature in 2006, and was re-elected in 2008.
Long was born in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire. She graduated from Fryeburg Academy. She attended Nasson College, Eckerd College and St. Petersburg College, but obtained no degree. She is the director of advancement at Clearwater Central Catholic High School.
Long gained political experience as a legislative aide and as a deputy commissioner for the Florida Department of Insurance.
She is married to Richard L. Long with three children, Anissa, Paul, and Richard, and two grandchildren. Her son Paul was nominated to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism in Afghanistan May 18, 2008.
Long announced her candidacy for one of three available seats on the Seminole City Council in November 2001. At the time, she owned a consulting firm and served on the tree advisory committee. She was also a member of the Greater Seminole Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and served on the governor's tax reform task force.
The Greater Seminole Area Chamber of Commerce held a forum for the City Council candidates in February 2002. Each candidate had a brief time to make an opening statement, answer two questions, and make a closing statement. Long cited her three decades of experience, including her advocacy work with the Insurance Commission, her work on government committees, and her receptiveness to community input. She advocated care in annexation. She received the support of the Seminole Professional Fire Fighters Association. She was elected to the Seminole City Council in March 2002, her first publicly elected office. Of the three people elected to the council in that race, she had the most votes.
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