Kathleen Passidomo

Kathleen Passidomo
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 28th district
Assumed office
November 8, 2016
Preceded by Redistricted
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
November 2, 2010 – November 8, 2016
Preceded by Tom Grady
Succeeded by Bob Rommel
Constituency 76th district (2010–2012)
106th district (2012–2016)
Personal details
Born (1953-05-19) May 19, 1953
Jersey City, New Jersey
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) John Passidomo
Children Catarina, Francesca, Gabriella
Alma mater Trinity Washington University (BA)
Stetson University College of Law (JD)
Profession Attorney

Kathleen C. Passidomo (born May 19, 1953) is a Republican member of the Florida Senate who has represented the 28th district, which includes Collier, Hendry, and part of Lee County in Southwest Florida, since 2016. She previously served three terms in the Florida House of Representatives, representing the Naples area from 2010 to 2016.

History

Passidomo was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and attended Trinity Washington University in Washington, D.C., graduating with a Bachelor's degree in 1975, and later graduated from the Stetson University College of Law with a law degree in 1978 after moving to the state of Florida in 1976. She has resided in Naples since 1979. She entered into private law practice and is a founding partner of the law firm of Kelly, Passidomo & Alba LLP.

Florida House of Representatives

In 2010, when incumbent Republican State Representative Tom Grady declined to seek another term in the legislature, Passidomo ran to succeed him in the 76th District, which stretched from Naples Park to Chokoloskee on the western coast of Collier County. She won both the Republican primary and the general election entirely unopposed.

Following the reconfiguration of legislative districts in 2012, Passidomo was moved into the 106th District, which included most of the territory that she had previously represented in Collier County. In the Republican primary, she was opposed by David Bolduc, whom she easily defeated with 73% of the vote. Advancing to the general election, Passidomo faced Libertarian candidate Peter Richter, whom she defeated in a landslide, winning her second term in the legislature with 79% of the vote.

While in the legislature, Passidomo spoke out in favor of legislation authored by Florida House of Representatives Hazelle P. Rogers in 2011 that required school districts to "adopt a dress code that prohibits students from 'wearing clothing that exposes underwear or body parts in an indecent or vulgar manner.[1] In 2013, she authored legislation that would expedite the foreclosure process in the state of Florida, which would "[shorten] the period of time banks can collect losses from five years to one."[2]

Florida Senate

In 2016, Passidomo ran for the Florida Senate seat vacated by Garrett Richter, who was term limited. She defeated fellow state representative Matt Hudson in the Republican primary, 58% to 42%, and faced only write-in candidates in the general election.[3]

Other

Passidomo is one of the founders of Maggie's List.[4]

She has received the following honors and awards:

  • Florida Council for Community Mental Health and the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, Behavioral Health Legislative Leader Award, 2018
  • Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), Champion of Housing Award, 2018
  • Florida Agencies Serving the Blind, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2018
  • PACE Center for Girls, Collier, Legislative Leadership Award, 2018
  • Florida School Boards Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2018
  • Family Law Section of The Florida Bar, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2018
  • Children's Forum, Senator of the Year Award, 2018
  • The Association of Early Learning Coalitions, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2018
  • Associated Industries of Florida (AIF), Champion for Business Award, 2018
  • Community Association Network, Legislator of the Year Award, 2018
  • The Florida Chamber of Commerce, Most Valuable Legislator (MVL), 2018
  • Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF), Legislative Champion, 2018
  • AARP Capitol Caregiver Award, 2017
  • Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2017
  • Florida Sheriffs Association, Friend of the Sheriff Award, 2017
  • Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2017
  • Florida Realtors, Legislative Champion, 2017
  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Rosemary Barkett Outstanding Achievement Award, 2017
  • Florida Bicycle Association, Elected Official Champion of the Year Award, 2016
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce, State Legislative Achievement Award, 2016
  • Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar, Legislator of the Year, 2014, 2015
  • Trial Law Section of The Florida Bar, Legislator of the Year, 2015
  • Florida Council on Aging, Advocacy Award, 2014
  • Florida Land Title Association, Legislator of the Year, 2013
  • Florida Bankers Association, Legislator of the Year, 2013
  • American Institute of Architects, Florida Legislator of the Year, 2013
  • Community Advocacy Network, Community Association Legislator of the Year Award, 2013
  • Education Foundation of Collier County, "Glass Slipper" Award, 2010
  • Legal Aid Service of Collier County, Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award, 2010
  • Naples Area Board of Realtors, Ad Miller Service Award, 2010
  • Legal Aid Service of Collier County, Attorney of the Year, 2010
  • Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County, Wallace Benevolent Award, 2007
  • Collier County Women's Bar Association, Attorney of the Year, 2005
  • Zonta Club of Naples, Yellow Rose Award, 2000
  • Naples Daily News, Citizen of the Year, 2000
  • Leadership Collier, Distinguished Alumni Award, 1996
  • Girls, Incorporated of Naples - Collier County, "She Knows Where She's Going" Award, 1991
  • The Florida Law Related Education Association of the Florida Bar, Attorney of the Year Award, 1990

References

  1. ↑ Tillman, Jodie (March 15, 2011). "'Sagging pants' bill passes House committee". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
  2. ↑ Buzzacco-Foerster, Jenna (April 29, 2013). "Foreclosure bill rolls through state House". Naples Daily News. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
  3. ↑ Mills, Ryan; Sarkissian, Arek (2016-08-30). "Voters choose Kathleen Passidomo to replace Sen. Garrett Richter". Naples Daily News. Retrieved 2016-11-13.
  4. ↑ "Maggie's List. Women's Political Action Committee. Who is Maggie's List?". Maggieslist.org. Archived from the original on 2015-06-20. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
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