Religious Affiliation- Methodist Recreation- Mysteries and action movies, reading Legislative Service Elected to the Senate in 2016, reelected subsequently House of Representatives, 2012-2014 Other Public Service Orange County Parks and Recreation Board, Chair City of Orlando Parks Board Library Governance Board Orange County Canvassing Board Value Adjustment Board Central Receiving Center Executive Board Countywatch, Former Chairwoman East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Former Member, Board of Directors Orange County Commissioner, District 4, 2002-2010 Orange County Vice Mayor, 2004 Honors and Awards Florida Association of Counties (FAC), County Champion Award, 2014 Harvey Milk Foundation, Honors Medal, 2011 Nature Wise, Defender of the Environment Award, 2011 OADOC and LGBT Center, Esteemed Service Award, 2011 Sierra Club, Commissioner Leadership Award (FLERA), 2011 Greatest Straight Ally and Politician, Wave Award, 2010 Equality Florida, Voice of Equality Award, 2010 Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Recognition of Outstanding Achievement for Historic Preservation, 2006 Women's Executive Council, Woman of the Year, 2004 Women's Executive Council, Downtown Woman of the Year, 2004 Affiliations Sierra Club Rainbow Democrats Canned Food Drives, Volunteer Children's Shoes Drives, Volunteer Homeless Awareness Groups, Member Mothers Against Racing in the Streets (MARS), Founding Member Ruth's List Emily's List National Organization of Women Metroplan Orlando, Chairwoman, 2007, Past Member, 2002-2010 St. Johns River Restoration Group, 2004-2008 Phase II Central Receiving Center, Vice-Chair, 2006 Phase II Housing Component for Mentally Ill, Former Vice Chairman Formerly Licensed 220 Insurance Agent