Mike Horner (politician)
Michael "Mike" 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 | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 79th district | |
| In office November 19, 2008 – September 24, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Attkisson |
| Succeeded by | Matt Caldwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1968 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Abby Horner |
| Alma mater | University of Florida (B.A.) University of Central Florida (M.P.A.) |
| Profession | Business |
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
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
- "Florida House of Representatives – Mike Horner". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 2012-04-28.
- By News 13 Florida Osceola County (October 12, 2012). "Mike Horner to resign from Osceola Chamber amid brothel scandal". mynews13.com.
- Monday, September 24, 2012, Florida Rep. Mike Horner resigns amid prostitution ring investigation By Toluse Olorunnipa, Steve Bousquet and Marc Caputo
- , Mike Horner Prostitution Scandal: GOP State Rep. Resigns After Name Reportedly Surfaces On Client List.
- Bill Rufty (September 24, 2012). "State Rep. Horner Resigns, Ends Re-election Effort After Being Linked to Brothel". theledger.com.