Mike Horner (politician)

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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

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]

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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