Jennifer Carroll
Jennifer Carroll | |
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13th district | |
In office May 13, 2003 – November 2, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Mike Hogan |
Succeeded by | Daniel Davis |
Personal details | |
Born | Jennifer Sandra Johnson August 27, 1959 Lieutenant Commander |
Jennifer Sandra Carroll (née Johnson, August 27, 1959) is an American Republican politician and retired naval officer who served as the 18th
While lieutenant governor, Carroll came under scrutiny for public relations work for a charity that involved itself in gambling and for $24,000 in income that she failed to report on financial disclosures and tax returns. At Governor Rick Scott's request, Carroll resigned her lieutenant governor post on March 12, 2013. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement subsequently concluded that she had not broken any laws.[7][8]
Early life, education, and career
Carroll was born in
In 1981, she received an
Following the 2000 elections, Carroll was appointed Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs by Republican Governor Jeb Bush and served in that post until July 2002.[10] Republican President George W. Bush appointed Carroll to the Commission on Presidential Scholars from 2001 to 2004,[11] and then a seat on the Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission from 2004 to 2007.
Political career
Carroll is a member of the
Carroll is one of the founders of Maggie's List, a federal PAC that supports conservative female candidates.[14]
Florida House of Representatives
Carroll ran for a seat
Carroll was appointed Deputy Majority Leader from 2003–2004 and served as Majority Whip from 2004–2006. She was Vice Chair of the Transportation and Economic Development Committee (2003–2004), Chair of the Finance Committee (2006–2008) and Chair of the Economic and Development Council (2008–2010).
Lieutenant Governor of Florida
On November 2, 2010, the Republican ticket of Rick Scott and Jennifer Carroll defeated the Democratic ticket of Alex Sink and Rod Smith, 48.9%–47.7%.[19] The first black person, the first woman, and the first Trinidadian American[2] elected to the position, she assumed the office on January 4, 2011.[3][4] Carroll was the first black Republican elected to statewide office in Florida since Reconstruction.[5]
She had a troubled relationship with Governor Scott concerning various office mismanagement charges, including retaliation on staff, tax improprieties, and lesbianism.[20][21][22][23]
Carroll came under further scrutiny for public relations work for a charity involving illegal online gambling and for $24,000 in income, which she failed to report on disclosures and tax returns. Though the Ethics Committee found no evidence of wrongdoing, at the request of Governor Rick Scott, Carroll resigned her post as lieutenant governor on March 12, 2013. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement subsequently concluded that she did not break any laws.[7][24]
Later political career
Carroll served as a surrogate for Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign, speaking at his rallies and serving on his National Diversity Council.[25] In December 2017, President Trump appointed Carroll as a Commissioner on the American Battle Monuments Commission.[25] Carroll served on the Commission from April 2018 until January 2021.[26]
Personal life
Carroll's husband is Nolan Carroll, a retired senior master sergeant in the United States Air Force. Together, the Carrolls have three children. Carroll's son, Nolan Carroll II, has played football at the collegiate and professional levels.[27][28]
See also
- List of female lieutenant governors in the United States
- List of minority governors and lieutenant governors in the United States
References
- ^ "The Commission | American Battle Monuments Commission".
- ^ a b Aaron Deslatte, Amy Pavuk (March 13, 2013). "Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll resigns in wake of federal Internet café probe". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
- ^ The Miami Herald. politifact.com. Retrieved January 5, 2011.
- ^ a b Brandon Larrabee (January 4, 2011). "Rick Scott pledges bold action as Florida's 45th governor". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved January 5, 2011.
- ^ a b The Orlando Sentinel retrieved September 1, 2012
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- ^ a b George Bennett, Rick Scott, Uncategorized. (June 12, 2015). "Jennifer Carroll still wants an apology from Rick Scott". www.palmbeachpost.com.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Schorsch, Peter (2014). "Ex-Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll felt 'betrayed' by Rick Scott, waits for an apology". SAINTPETERSBLOG.COM.
- ^ Khalil Madani (May 1, 2011). "Saint Leo University builds up, plugs in". St. Petersburg Times.
- ^ "Profile: Jennifer Carroll-WJXT Jacksonville". Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
- ^ Matthew I. Pinzur; David DeCamp; Joe Humphrey (May 6, 2001). "Bush Appointment". The Florida Times-Union.
- ^ FL District 3 Race, ourcampaigns.com, November 7, 2000; retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ FL District 3 Race, ourcampaigns.com, November 5, 2002; accessed November 6, 2014.
- ^ "Maggie's List. Women's Political Action Committee. Who is Maggie's List?". Maggieslist.org. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ^ April 15, 2003 Special Primary Results - HD 13 Archived July 31, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, doe.dos.state.fl.us, Election Results Archive, Florida Department of State, Division of Elections.
- ^ 2004 election results Archived July 31, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, Election Results Archive, Florida Department of State, Division of Elections.
- ^ 2006 election results, doe.dos.state.fl.us, Election Results Archive, Florida Department of State, Division of Elections.
- ^ 2008 election results, doe.dos.state.fl.us, Election Results Archive, Florida Department of State, Division of Elections.
- ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ "Jennifer Carroll Sex Scandal: Florida Lieutenant Governor Accused Of Misconduct By Former Aide Carletha Cole". huffpost.com. Reuters. September 11, 2012.
- ^ ALEXANDER ABAD-SANTOS (July 17, 2012). "Jennifer Carroll Gives Lessons on How Not to Respond to a Sex Scandal". theatlantic.com.
- ^ George Bennett, Rick Scott, Uncategorized. (June 12, 2015). "Jennifer Carroll still wants an apology from Rick Scott". www.palmbeachpost.com.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Hamilton Nolan (June 17, 2012). "Here Is the Woman That Another Woman Says Orally Serviced Florida's Lieutenant Governor, Allegedly". gawker.com.
- ^ "Former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll Says She Felt 'Betrayed' by Florida Gov. Rick Scott". jacksonvillefreepress.com. May 1, 2014.
- ^ a b Leary, Alex (December 5, 2007). "Trump appoints former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll to post". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
- ^ "New Commissioners Sworn In at ABMC Headquarters | American Battle Monuments Commission". www.abmc.gov. April 13, 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
- ^ Neal, David (November 4, 2010). "Taxing questions for Miami Dolphins' rookie Nolan Carroll". Miami Herald. Retrieved December 14, 2010.
- ^ Darlington, Jeff (August 20, 2010). "Miami Dolphins rookie Nolan Carroll becoming something special". Miami Herald. Retrieved December 14, 2010.
External links
- Official website
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Profile, Florida House of Representatives website; accessed November 6, 2014.
- Appearances on C-SPAN