Mike Horner (politician)

Michael Horner (born January 8, 1968, in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American Republican politician and a former member of the House of Representatives of the U.S. state of Florida.[1]

Mike Horner
Head and shoulders of a Caucasian man wearing a suit
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 79th district
In office
November 19, 2008 – September 24, 2012
Preceded byFrank Attkisson
Succeeded byMatt Caldwell
Personal details
Born (1968-01-08) January 8, 1968 (age 56)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAbby Horner
Alma materUniversity of Florida (B.A.)
University of Central Florida (M.P.A.)
ProfessionBusiness

Horner graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 1989. He then went on to graduate school at the University of Central Florida, and graduated with a Master's in Public Administration in 1995. He currently lives in Kissimmee, Florida with his family.

Resignation edit

On September 24, 2012, Horner was running for re-election when he suddenly resigned from the Florida House of Representatives after his name surfaced on a list of brothel clients in evidence against an accused prostitution ring leader.[2] In his resignation statement, Horner said "I deeply regret decisions I made that are causing my family unjustifiable pain and embarrassment."[3][4][5]

References edit

  1. ^ "Florida House of Representatives – Mike Horner". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 2012-04-28.
  2. ^ News 13 Florida Osceola County (October 12, 2012). "Mike Horner to resign from Osceola Chamber amid brothel scandal". mynews13.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Monday, September 24, 2012, Florida Rep. Mike Horner resigns amid prostitution ring investigation By Toluse Olorunnipa, Steve Bousquet and Marc Caputo [1]
  4. ^ [2], Mike Horner Prostitution Scandal: GOP State Rep. Resigns After Name Reportedly Surfaces On Client List.
  5. ^ Bill Rufty (September 24, 2012). "State Rep. Horner Resigns, Ends Re-election Effort After Being Linked to Brothel". theledger.com.

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