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Former Duval County GOP Leader Backs Aaron Bean for Florida Senate
Jacksonville, Fla. Conservative Republican Aaron Bean today announced that former Chairman of the Duval County and State Republican Party Tom Slade joins former Chairman of the Duval County Republican Party Mike Hightower in endorsing him in his bid for the newlydrawn Florida Senate District 4 seat. I am happy to give Aaron Bean my full support, said Slade. Aaron has been a part of this community for years, and we would be lucky to have a conservative like him serving our Duval and Nassau Counties in the Senate. I enthusiastically stand behind him and know he has what it takes succeed for us locally in Tallahassee. It is an honor to have the support of another great local GOP leader, said Bean. Just like Tom, I am passionate about serving our local community and helping to create brighter futures for the many families that live, work, study and play in the First Coast region. I thank him for his support and look forward to opportunity to continuing to improve our economy and stimulate job growth. Slade joins former Governor Jeb Bush (R-Florida), Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater (RFlorida), Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam (R-Florida), Senator John Thrasher (R-St. Augustine), Senator Steve Wise (R-Jacksonville), Representative Dennis Baxley (R-Ocala), Mayor Stan Totman of Baldwin, Vice Mayor Kara Tucker of Neptune Beach, Jacksonville City Councilman Ray Holt, Nassau County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller John Crawford, former Chair of Duval Republican Party and former Chair of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Mike Hightower, Nassau County Tax Collector John Drew, former Jacksonville Jaguar Tony Boselli, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Medical Association, the National Rifle Association and the Unified Sportsmen of Florida in endorsing Bean for Florida Senate District 4, which includes Duval and Nassau Counties. Aaron Bean currently works for Shands Jacksonville as the relationship development officer, is the co-owner of 8 Flags Insurance Company, and he owns and operates Putt-Putt of Fernandina Beach with his wife Abby and their three young sons. Bean served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives, including a term as elected chairman of the Duval County Legislative

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PAGE 2: AARON BEAN FOR FLORIDA SENATE Delegation in 2008. During his tenure in the Florida House, Bean received numerous awards and recognitions for his effective, conservative leadership and additionally was trusted by thenHouse Speaker Marco Rubio to serve as the chairman of the House Health Care Council, which handled all health care policy in addition to the appropriations of about one-third of the state budget. Prior to being elected to the Florida House, Bean served as a Commissioner and Mayor of Fernandina Beach. Beans extensive record of public service includes serving on the First Coast YMCA Board of Directors, Big Brothers & Big Sisters and the United Way. Bean received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Jacksonville University, and was the city president of Compass Bank for 10 years (1998-2008). Bean and his wife, Abby, reside in Fernandina Beach, Fla., with their three sons, where they attend Memorial United Methodist Church. For more information on the Aaron Bean for Florida Senate Campaign, please visit www.AaronBean.com. ###
Paid by Aaron Bean, Republican, for State Senate.