Baxter Troutman facts for kids
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Baxter Troutman
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 66th district |
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| In office November 5, 2002 – November 2, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | J. D. Alexander |
| Succeeded by | Ben Albritton |
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| Born | November 25, 1966 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Citrus grower, businessman |
Baxter Troutman is a politician from Florida. He is also a citrus grower and a businessman. He represented District 66 in the Florida House of Representatives, which is part of Florida's government. He was first elected in 2002 and served four terms. He also helped lead committees focused on protecting the environment.
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Who is Baxter Troutman?
Baxter Troutman was born in Lake Wales, Florida, on November 25, 1966. He studied at South Florida Community College and Florida Southern College. He earned degrees in 1990 and 1994.
His Work and Family
Besides being a politician, Mr. Troutman is a director at Alico corporation. This company in Florida works with farm products. He is also the grandson of Ben Hill Griffin, Jr.. His grandfather was a very successful citrus and cattle businessman in Florida.
What He Did in Government
Baxter Troutman served as a representative for District 66. This means he helped make laws for that area of Florida. He was elected four times, showing people trusted him.
Helping the Environment
During his time in the House, he was a leader on committees. These groups worked on protecting Florida's environment. This shows he cared about nature and conservation.
Fighting Crime with Laws
In 2008, Mr. Troutman wrote a bill to stop copper theft. This law made it harder for thieves to sell stolen metal. It required sellers to show ID and scrap dealers to hold items for seven days. This helped police track stolen goods.
Running for Agriculture Commissioner
In 2017, Baxter Troutman decided to run for a new job. He wanted to become the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. This role helps manage farming and food in Florida. He ran in the 2018 election for this position.
