College student elected to Florida’s House of Representatives
December 27, 2016
Yesterday, I proudly took an oath to work tirelessly for YOU The People & create common sense reform. Thank you for entrusting me. pic.twitter.com/orTlHdVDvn
— Amber Mariano (@ambermariano) November 23, 2016
Amber Mariano, a 21-year-old senior at the University of Central Florida, campaigned for and won Florida’s House of Representatives election, all while still in school. Mariano is the youngest person to be elected to the Florida House.
Mariano is a Republican and former intern for U.S. Senator Marco Rubio. Her priorities will include college policies, sexual harassment, and the issue of flooding in Florida.
Some believe sexual harassment isn’t “rampant” in Tallahassee. I know better and won’t stand for it. #12DaysofChange #ZeroTolerance pic.twitter.com/iKUabtXJ0k
— Amber Mariano (@ambermariano) November 25, 2016
Mariano plans to take the spring semester off to focus on her new responsibilities. She will finish her time at UCF after the spring semester through online classes.
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