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  Casas, Roberto
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AffiliationRepublican  
 
NameRoberto Casas
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Hialeah, Florida , United States
EmailNone
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Born April 25, 1931 (92 years)
Contributoreddy 9_99
Last ModifedRBH
May 15, 2020 03:39pm
Tags Cuban - Married - Catholic -
InfoSenator Roberto Casas has been a loyal public servant to the residents of Hialeah for over twenty years. Commencing his political career as the first Cuban American elected to the Florida Legislature in 1982, Roberto Casas placed Hialeah, education and care for the elder as the top priority of his agenda. Serving till 1988 before running successfully for the State Senate, Roberto Casas became known for his ability to work across party lines in order to benefit the people of the State of Florida.

In 1988 Roberto Casas was elected to the Senate where he served for twelve years. His colleagues elected him unanimously as President Pro Tempore in 1996 through 1998. Senate President, Toni Jennings also appointed Senator Casas, as chairman of the Fiscal Policy and Transportation committees in 1999.

During his tenure in office Senator Casas has been a strong supporter of legislation designed in aiding Hialeah Park Race Track, as well as bringing in funding towards expanding and constructing new parks and recreation facilities, the expansion of major thoroughfares, and towards education and care for the elderly.

In November of 2000, however Senator Casas was forced to retire from the Florida Senate due to Term limits.


On December 4th 2000, Senator Roberto Casas was appointed unanimously to the Hialeah City Council to fill a vacant seat for a one-year term.
"Thanks to this opportunity I will be able to continue serving my community with the same enthusiasm and pride I had when representing it in Tallahassee." Senator Roberto Casas.




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  11/08/2005 Hialeah Mayor Lost 25.10% (-34.70%)
  11/06/2001 Hialeah City Council Seat 6 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  09/05/2000 Miami-Dade County Commissioner 13 Lost 43.22% (-13.56%)
  11/19/1996 FL State Senate President Pro Tempore Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/05/1996 FL State Senate 39 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/03/1992 FL State Senate 39 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/1988 FL State Senate 33 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/04/1986 FL State House 111 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/06/1984 FL State House 111 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/02/1982 FL State House 111 Won 54.20% (+8.39%)
  01/26/1982 FL State House 107 - Special Election Won 53.71% (+7.42%)
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