Randy Fine born April 20, is an American Republican politician, and former gambling industry executive currently serving in the Florida Senate for the 19th district since He previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from — Fine is the Republican nominee in the Florida's 6th congressional district special election. Fine was born in a Jewish family [ 4 ] in Tucson, Arizona. House of Representatives.
Fine has won four elections in Florida's 53rd and 33rd House of Representatives districts. In , Fine and David Kearns Democrat competed for the seat being vacated by John Tobia , who vacated the spot due to term limits.
In the state house, Fine advocated for protecting the environment of the Indian River Lagoon from sewage spills, and for opposing what he saw as wasteful, lower-priority spending. The legislation also increased the fines for illegal sewage discharges. John's River has been linked to toxic algae blooms affecting Melbourne's drinking water supply.
The editorial board of local newspaper Florida Today has criticized Fine's personal style. Their joint editorial observed that "Fine is obviously a hard working lawmaker who has used his watchdog skills to do good" but said that "Fine should defend what he believes in, but not by launching tirades against others as crusades on behalf of his constituents. He can look good without trying to make others look bad with personal attacks. In an interview, Fine said that research into the RCID and other special districts started "When Disney kicked the hornet's nest several weeks ago.
Neither county is part of Fine's district. He was officially sworn into office on November 19, Due to Florida's resign-to-run law , after announcing his candidacy for Congress , Fine submitted his resignation from the Florida Senate effective March 31, House of Representatives effective January 20, , triggering a special election in Florida's 6th congressional district.
