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Danny BurgessREPRepublican State Senator, District 23
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FLResidence (state)

Daniel Wright Burgess Jr. (born June 1, 1986) is an American politician who currently serves as a Florida State Senator from District 20, which includes parts of Tampa, Thonotosassa, New Tampa, and Zephyrhills. He previously served as the executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, as a member of the Florida House of Representatives, and as the mayor of Zephyrhills.

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Education5 - 5 of 3
The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
Attended
2012 - 2013
Barry University School of Law
JD Law
2008 - 2011
University of South Florida
BA Political Science
2004 - 2008
Past Positions1 - 9 of 9
Senator
Florida State Senate
2022 - Current
Mayor
City of Zephyrhills
2013 - 2022
Senator
Florida State Senate
2020 - 2022
Representative
Florida State House of Representatives
2014 - 2019
City Councilman
City of Zephyrhills
2005 - 2008
Former President
Zephyrhills City Council
Attorney
Johnson, Auvil, Pratico & Chane, P.A.
Current
Captain: Judge Advocate
United States Army Reserve
2012 - Current
Associate Attorney
Hudgins Law
2011 - Current
Other Experience1 - 23 of 23
Member
Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce
Current
Member
Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
Current
Member
Dade City Chamber of Commerce
Current
Board Member
Pasco Economic Development Council
2013 - Current
Board Member
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Brain and Spine Institute Campaign Cabinet
2013 - Current
Member
Florida League of Mayors
2013 - Current
Member
Planning Commission, City of Zephyrhills
2013 - Current
Member
Zephyrhills Mayor's Youth Council
2013 - Current
Member
Reserve Officer Association
2012 - Current
Member
Judge Advocates Association
2012 - Current
Member
Tampa Bay Catholic Lawyer’s Guild
2011 - Current
Member
National Rifle Association (NRA)
2010 - Current
Member
Knights of Columbus
2006 - Current
Member
Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church
Former Chair
Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member
Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member
Veteran and Military Affairs Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member
Local & Federal Affairs Committee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member
Local, Federal & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member
Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member
Commerce Committee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives