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BRING ON THE APPETIZERS FOR THIS NOLE FAN FAMILY MAN Other than SaintPetersBlog.com, your reading list includes … TomahawkNation.com, Sayfiereview. com, The News Service of Florida, Sunshine State News, Politico Florida, tons of reporters’ Twitter pages. What swear word do you use most often? Unfortunately, it rhymes with duck. What is your most treasured possession? My wedding ring. The best hotel in Florida is … The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. You’ve just learned that you will be hosting a morning talk show about Florida politics. Who are the first four guests you’d invite to appear? Bill Galvano, Sean Pittman, Anthony Pedicini, and Susie Wiles. Favorite movie? That changes all the time. When you pig out, what do you eat? A bunch of appetizers. If you could have dinner with a historical figure no longer living, who would it be? Carl Sagan.
Jordan Connors PHOTO: Mary Beth Tyson
Significant Other? Children? Traci Connors is my wife and I have a daughter, Ashley (25) and stepson, James (21). In 25 words or less, explain what you do. Advocate for my clients’ legislative and regulatory agendas. Without using the words Democrat, Independent or Republican, conservative or liberal, describe your political persuasion. Somewhere between the 40-yard lines. If you have one, what’s your motto? “It is just as easy to be nice.” During your career, have you had a favorite pro bono client? Torrey Pines. Three favorite charities. Place of Hope, Big Heart Brigade, Meals on Wheels. Any last-day-of-Session traditions? Driving home. What are you most looking forward to during Legislative Session? The end of budget conference. If you could have another lobbyist’s client list, it would be … Anyone representing Florida State University. Professional accomplishment of which you are most proud? In 2013 Gov. Scott signed a bill that included a provision known as “Brittany’s Law.” It was named after a Port St. Lucie teenager who was murdered in 2006 by a 42-year-old sex offender who bonded out after being arrested. Under Brittany’s Law, when a sex offender or predator is arrested, they will be held until first appearance and not granted immediate bond. Ron Book helped make this law happen. Lobbyists are often accused of wearing Gucci loafers; do you own a pair of Gucci loafers? If not, why not? I don’t. Maybe I should broaden my fashion sense. Who is your favorite Florida Capitol Press Corps reporter and why? Gary Fineout. He is not bashful.