Ellyn Bogdanoff

Ellyn Bogdanoff Qualifies by Petition

Team Ellyn! — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:42:42 +0000

Today, the campaign team for State Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff announced that they have collected the 1,552 verified signatures necessary to qualify by petition. The signatures were collected at numerous events by a team of tireless volunteers, in an unprecedented showing of grassroots support. Ellyn grew up in South Florida and has lived in the district she represents for 24 years.

“I am extremely grateful for the support the residents of the district have shown me, not only during this election cycle, but throughout the course of my time in the state legislature,” said Ellyn. “It’s been an honor and privilege to represent Palm Beach and Broward counties for the last 8 years, and I look forward to having an opportunity to continue serving in the Florida Senate.

In Case You Missed It: Ellyn Bogdanoff Leads All Challengers in Poll

Team Ellyn! — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:52:03 +0000

Wednesday, BIZPAC Review, a leading voice in the South Florida business community reported that Ellyn Bogdanoff has a 7 point lead over her Democratic challenger for State Senate District 34. In the poll, she garners support from 34 percent of the voters, and is trailed by Maria Sachs at 27 percent.

“The Democrats see the race as an opportunity for a “pickup,” but Bogdanoff is popular with independents and has long had broad bipartisan appeal going back to her days as a Broward County child advocate in the 1990s,” said columnist and founding partner Jack Furnari.

The Race for District 34 is on…

Team Ellyn! — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:04:58 +0000

Now that our campaign for the state senate is in full swing, we will be providing you with frequent updates, including some events we have planned in both Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

With the recent news that the Supreme Court has validated the maps, we just received word earlier this week that Senator Maria Sachs has decided to move and will file to run in the newly created District 34 seat, which is the seat Senator Bogdanoff currently resides in and is known as District 25. Ellyn has had an opportunity to serve with Maria in both the House and Senate for nearly 6 years and although it is difficult to run against a colleague, she looks forward to a spirited campaign. During the next 6 months we will have many opportunities to discuss the issues important to the voters of District 34, and even though the majority of the district will remain the same, we are looking forward to meeting the new constituents out on the campaign trail.

Over the course of the next week our campaign will be announcing several campaign events which will take place in Broward and Southern Palm Beach Counties during the month of June. In addition, we will also be having a grand opening event for our second campaign office in Boca Raton in early July. We hope to see you at these events and look forward to visiting with many of you in the very near future.

All the best,

Team Ellyn!

Florida Chamber of Commerce Names Ellyn Bogdanoff MVP in the Legislature

Team Ellyn! — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:58:17 +0000

From Sunshine State News

KEVIN DERBY’S BLOG | POSTED: JUNE 14, 2011 1:42 PM

On Tuesday, the Florida Chamber of Commerce named Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff, R-Fort Lauderdale, as their most valuable legislator for the 2011 session. The Florida Chamber pointed to the freshman senator’s record on a number of issues, including reducing the corporate income tax and fighting for insurance and legal reform.

“Senator Bogdanoff has been a champion for pro-business legislation since she was elected to the House of Representatives in 2004,” said Jon Ferrando of AutoNation who serves on the Florida Chamber of Commerce board of directors. “She helped pass much of the Florida Chamber’s agenda for jobs during her first year in the Senate.”

“I am honored to be recognized by the Florida Chamber for my efforts this session,” said Bogdanoff. “As a small-business owner and chair of the Finance and Tax Committee of the Florida Senate, I believe it is critical that we continue to do what we can statutorily to foster a business climate that will have a positive impact on our economy and private-sector job growth.”

Florida Chamber of Commerce Releases their 2011 Legislative Report Card

Team Ellyn! — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:27:07 +0000

http://flcc.harvesthost.com/legtrack/executivesummary11.asp

Business

Team Ellyn! — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:18:21 +0000

Small businesses are the backbone of Florida’s economy and account for over 90% of the workforce. We must work to make our state a place where once again, we attract investment, corporate re-locations, and clean industry so that once again Florida’s job growth will be the envy of the nation. The entrepreneurial spirit that you and I have grown to love in Florida for so many years hasn’t gone away, but the climate that used to foster millions of American’s to invest in small business is in danger due to high insurance costs and rising taxes. If we work together, we can change that and get our state’s economy moving again.

Education

Team Ellyn! — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:20:44 +0000

Working to Improve our Education System

As an education and child advocate for over 20 years, I believe that the safety and security of our children is paramount. Before our children can learn, first and foremost they must feel safe. That is why I authored and sponsored the Anti-Bully bill that passed and was signed by Governor Charlie Crist in 2007. Our legislation became a model for other states and was noted by Bully Police USA as the best in the nation. Although our education system continues to get better every year, there is no doubt we still have work to do. We must do a better job of attracting the best and brightest teachers and principals to our schools. We must reward excellence! I will also continue to work to fine tune our accountability standards and promote more options and choices for our children. If I have learned anything as a mother of three children who attended our public schools, I’ve learned that there isn’t one formula for success. Every child can learn if given the right opportunity and the right teacher.

Natural Resources

Team Ellyn! — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:20:06 +0000

Protecting Our Natural Resources

I have represented the Coastal communities of House District 91 for over 5 years. As a native Floridian, I grew up on South Florida’s coast from Juno Beach to Hollywood Beach. I understand how critical it is to preserve our beaches, not only because it is what makes Florida unique, but because our beaches are a vital resource in our economy. Florida is filled with environmental treasures. They must be protected in a responsible way so that future generations can enjoy their beauty as much as we have. I will continue to promote policies that recognize the fragile nature of Florida’s environment and its power in rebuilding our economy.

Gov’t Spending

Team Ellyn! — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:30:55 +0000

Keep Taxes Low and Reduce Government Spending

As Chair of Finance & Tax in the Florida House I have stood against every proposed tax increase. During these challenging economic times, increasing taxes on millions of hard working Floridians is just simply wrong and is counter – productive to the positive steps we are taking to get the economic engine of Florida moving again. Government must reduce its spending and be a partner with Florida’s families and small businesses, not an impediment to progress and investment. Nothing is more important than focusing on limiting spending and building our economy and jobs for Florida’s future. I will maintain my commitment to this philosophy as I continue in service as your next State Senator.