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Jeff KottKampJeff KottKamp for Attorney General of Floridafor Attorney General of Florida

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Jeff KottkampJeff Kottkamp

About Jeff KottkampAbout Jeff Kottkamp • Like many people in Florida, Jeff Kottkamp was Like many people in Florida, Jeff Kottkamp was

born some where else -- in the Midwest. As a born some where else -- in the Midwest. As a young boy in Indiana he was inspired by stories young boy in Indiana he was inspired by stories of Abraham Lincoln, who grew up only a short of Abraham Lincoln, who grew up only a short distance from Jeff's hometown. Jeff and his family distance from Jeff's hometown. Jeff and his family later moved to Cape Coral in Southwest Florida in later moved to Cape Coral in Southwest Florida in 1977.1977.

• Jeff got his first view of Florida's State Capitol when he Jeff got his first view of Florida's State Capitol when he served as a Boy's State Delegate representing North Fort served as a Boy's State Delegate representing North Fort Myers High School. After graduating from high school Jeff Myers High School. After graduating from high school Jeff earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Edison College, earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Edison College, where he was active in Student Government.where he was active in Student Government.

• Jeff then attended Florida State University where he Jeff then attended Florida State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Political Science. Thereafter, Jeff attended the University of Political Science. Thereafter, Jeff attended the University of Florida College of Law where he received a Juris Doctor Florida College of Law where he received a Juris Doctor degree in 1987.degree in 1987. A native of Tampa, Pam is a fourth A native of Tampa, Pam is a fourth generation Floridian, and hails from a family dedicated to generation Floridian, and hails from a family dedicated to service, including three generations of educators. service, including three generations of educators.

About Jeff KottkampAbout Jeff Kottkamp • In 2000, was elected to the Florida House of In 2000, was elected to the Florida House of

Representatives representing District 74 which Representatives representing District 74 which includes Cape Coral, Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island includes Cape Coral, Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island and parts of Fort Myers and Boca Grande. Jeff was and parts of Fort Myers and Boca Grande. Jeff was re-elected by a landslide in 2002, and was re-re-elected by a landslide in 2002, and was re-elected without opposition in 2004. elected without opposition in 2004.

• During his three terms in the legislature Jeff During his three terms in the legislature Jeff earned a reputation as a principled, conservative earned a reputation as a principled, conservative leader who put people over politics. He fought for leader who put people over politics. He fought for lower taxes, for a quality education for all lower taxes, for a quality education for all children, and for tougher penalties for violent children, and for tougher penalties for violent criminals. criminals.

• Jeff then attended Florida State University where Jeff then attended Florida State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with a he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Political Science. Thereafter, Jeff major in Political Science. Thereafter, Jeff attended the University of Florida College of Law attended the University of Florida College of Law where he received a Juris Doctor degree in 1987. A where he received a Juris Doctor degree in 1987. A native of Tampa, Pam is a fourth generation native of Tampa, Pam is a fourth generation Floridian, and hails from a family dedicated to Floridian, and hails from a family dedicated to service, including three generations of educators. service, including three generations of educators.

About Jeff KottkampAbout Jeff Kottkamp

• In 2000, was elected to the Florida House of In 2000, was elected to the Florida House of Representatives representing District 74 which includes Representatives representing District 74 which includes Cape Coral, Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island and parts of Fort Cape Coral, Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island and parts of Fort Myers and Boca Grande. Jeff was re-elected by a landslide Myers and Boca Grande. Jeff was re-elected by a landslide in 2002, and was re-elected without opposition in 2004. in 2002, and was re-elected without opposition in 2004.

• During his three terms in the legislature Jeff earned a During his three terms in the legislature Jeff earned a reputation as a principled, conservative leader who put reputation as a principled, conservative leader who put people over politics. He fought for lower taxes, for a people over politics. He fought for lower taxes, for a quality education for all children, and for tougher penalties quality education for all children, and for tougher penalties for violent criminals. for violent criminals.

• Jeff then attended Florida State University where he Jeff then attended Florida State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Political Science. Thereafter, Jeff attended the University of Political Science. Thereafter, Jeff attended the University of Florida College of Law where he received a Juris Doctor Florida College of Law where he received a Juris Doctor degree in 1987. A native of Tampa, Pam is a fourth degree in 1987. A native of Tampa, Pam is a fourth generation Floridian, and hails from a family dedicated to generation Floridian, and hails from a family dedicated to service, including three generations of educators. service, including three generations of educators.

About Jeff KottkampAbout Jeff Kottkamp • In September of 2006 Jeff was selected the In September of 2006 Jeff was selected the

Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor and Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor and was elected in November of 2006. Jeff was sworn in was elected in November of 2006. Jeff was sworn in as Florida's 17th Lieutenant Governor in January of as Florida's 17th Lieutenant Governor in January of 2007. 2007.

• As Lieutenant Governor Jeff serves as Chairman of As Lieutenant Governor Jeff serves as Chairman of Florida's Children's Cabinet, Chairman of Space Florida's Children's Cabinet, Chairman of Space Florida, Chairman of the Florida Sports Foundation Florida, Chairman of the Florida Sports Foundation and oversees the the Department of Highway Safety and oversees the the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as well as the Office of Drug and Motor Vehicles as well as the Office of Drug Control. Control.

• Jeff's wife Cyndie is a fourth generation Floridian. Jeff Jeff's wife Cyndie is a fourth generation Floridian. Jeff and Cyndie have one child, a son named Jackson. and Cyndie have one child, a son named Jackson.

LAW ENFORCEMENTLAW ENFORCEMENT

• Endorsed by 75% of Republican Sheriffs (21 Endorsed by 75% of Republican Sheriffs (21 of 28) of 28)

• Supported by the Florida Police Benevolent Supported by the Florida Police Benevolent Association -- representing 36,000 police Association -- representing 36,000 police officers, highway patrol troopers, state law officers, highway patrol troopers, state law enforcement officers, state corrections enforcement officers, state corrections officers and state correctional probation officers and state correctional probation officers. officers.

• Endorsed by the Florida Fraternal Order of Endorsed by the Florida Fraternal Order of Police -- representing 21,000 police officers.Police -- representing 21,000 police officers.

SECOND ADMENDMENTSECOND ADMENDMENT

• Jeff Kottkamp will defend the 2nd Amendment and our right to bear arms

• A+ rated by the National Rifle Association (NRA)

• Co-sponsor of the Castle Doctrine law -- giving Floridians a right to defend themselves

• Banned government from registering guns owned by individuals.

• Stopped the anti-gun lobby from filing Stopped the anti-gun lobby from filing frivolous lawsuits against gun makers and frivolous lawsuits against gun makers and owners of shooting ranges owners of shooting ranges

HEALTH CAREHEALTH CARE

• Jeff Kottkamp will lead the fight against Jeff Kottkamp will lead the fight against ObamaCareObamaCare

• Best prepared candidate to continue the Best prepared candidate to continue the Florida's lawsuit against ObamaCare Florida's lawsuit against ObamaCare

• Only Republican candidate who's sued Only Republican candidate who's sued the federal government and won. the federal government and won.

• Believes the federal government Believes the federal government overstepped its Constitutional authority overstepped its Constitutional authority restricted by the 10th Amendment. restricted by the 10th Amendment.

ABORTIONABORTION• Jeff Kottkamp supports protecting Jeff Kottkamp supports protecting

the life of the unbornthe life of the unborn • Sponsor of the Parental Notification Sponsor of the Parental Notification

bill signed into law by Governor Jeb bill signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush Bush

• Led the fight to punish to drunk Led the fight to punish to drunk drivers who kill unborn babies drivers who kill unborn babies

• Faith and Family Award presented by Faith and Family Award presented by the Christian Coalition the Christian Coalition

• Defender of Life Award by the Defender of Life Award by the Florida Catholic Conference  Florida Catholic Conference 

GOVERNMENT CORRUPTIONGOVERNMENT CORRUPTION• As Attorney General, Jeff Kottkamp will As Attorney General, Jeff Kottkamp will

create a corruption unit to prosecute create a corruption unit to prosecute government officials who violate the trust government officials who violate the trust of Floridiansof Floridians

• Now more than ever we need Now more than ever we need transparency and accountability in our transparency and accountability in our government.  Over the last year is has government.  Over the last year is has become readily apparent that too many become readily apparent that too many politicians are conducting business in a politicians are conducting business in a way that puts their self-interest ahead of way that puts their self-interest ahead of the interest of the people they were the interest of the people they were elected to serve. Numerous local officials elected to serve. Numerous local officials have even been arrested for breaking the have even been arrested for breaking the very laws they have sworn to uphold.very laws they have sworn to uphold.

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• Since 2007 more than 30 public officials have Since 2007 more than 30 public officials have been removed from office by the Governor.  Only been removed from office by the Governor.  Only a few months ago the FBI arrested three Broward a few months ago the FBI arrested three Broward County Commissioners for accepting millions of County Commissioners for accepting millions of dollars in trade for illegal favors. dollars in trade for illegal favors.

• Now more than ever we need transparency and Now more than ever we need transparency and accountability in our government.  Over the last accountability in our government.  Over the last year is has become readily apparent that too year is has become readily apparent that too many politicians are conducting business in a many politicians are conducting business in a way that puts their self-interest ahead of the way that puts their self-interest ahead of the interest of the people they were elected to serve. interest of the people they were elected to serve. Numerous local officials have even been arrested Numerous local officials have even been arrested for breaking the very laws they have sworn to for breaking the very laws they have sworn to uphold.uphold.

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• Under our Constitution government only has that Under our Constitution government only has that power which we, the people, give it.  When power which we, the people, give it.  When government officials use their position to government officials use their position to advance their self-interest---whether to increase advance their self-interest---whether to increase their power or the amount in their checkbook---their power or the amount in their checkbook---they not only violate the public trust, they chip they not only violate the public trust, they chip away at the very foundation of our country. away at the very foundation of our country.

• As Attorney General I will make it a priority to As Attorney General I will make it a priority to fight public corruption and the misuse of fight public corruption and the misuse of government power at every level of government.  government power at every level of government.  I will work with the 20 State Attorneys as well as I will work with the 20 State Attorneys as well as federal authorities to ensure that we federal authorities to ensure that we aggressively take action when the public trust aggressively take action when the public trust has been violated by government officialshas been violated by government officials. .

SHUTTING DOWN PILL SHUTTING DOWN PILL MILLSMILLS

• Jeff Kottkamp has led Florida's efforts to Jeff Kottkamp has led Florida's efforts to shut down pill mills shut down pill mills

• There is a new front in the war on drugs. There is a new front in the war on drugs. This front is even more dangerous than This front is even more dangerous than the crack cocaine wave of the early ‘80s. the crack cocaine wave of the early ‘80s. The new front in the war on drugs is the The new front in the war on drugs is the illegal sale and use of prescription drugs.illegal sale and use of prescription drugs.

• Increasingly we are seeing a rise in the Increasingly we are seeing a rise in the abuse of prescription medication---pills abuse of prescription medication---pills that are usually prescribed to relieve that are usually prescribed to relieve severe or chronic pain---becoming the severe or chronic pain---becoming the drug of choice for thousands including drug of choice for thousands including teenagers. teenagers. 

SHUTTING DOWN PILL SHUTTING DOWN PILL MILLSMILLS

• The epicenter of this problem is South The epicenter of this problem is South Florida, but the problem is beginning to Florida, but the problem is beginning to spread all across Florida.spread all across Florida.

• In 2007 there were 4 pain clinics in In 2007 there were 4 pain clinics in Broward County.  By the end of last year Broward County.  By the end of last year there were 115 pain clinics in Broward there were 115 pain clinics in Broward County and 176 total pain clinics in South County and 176 total pain clinics in South Florida.Florida.

• During the last six months of 2008 pain During the last six months of 2008 pain clinics in South Florida dispensed 9 million clinics in South Florida dispensed 9 million doses of Oxycodonedoses of Oxycodone

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• According to a Broward County Grand Jury According to a Broward County Grand Jury Report the top 25 dispensing doctors of Report the top 25 dispensing doctors of Oxycodone in the nation were located in Oxycodone in the nation were located in the State of Florida; 22 of the top 25 were the State of Florida; 22 of the top 25 were located in South Florida, and 18 of the top located in South Florida, and 18 of the top 25 were located in Broward County.25 were located in Broward County.

• As your next Attorney General I pledge to As your next Attorney General I pledge to work closely with our great Sheriffs, Police work closely with our great Sheriffs, Police Chiefs and law enforcement officials to Chiefs and law enforcement officials to ensure that illegal pain clinics are put out ensure that illegal pain clinics are put out of business as quickly as possible. of business as quickly as possible. 

Saving Florida's Space Saving Florida's Space ProgramProgram

• Jeff Kottkamp is fighting the federal Jeff Kottkamp is fighting the federal government's effort to end jobs at government's effort to end jobs at Kennedy Space CenterKennedy Space Center

• When President Obama released his FY 2011 When President Obama released his FY 2011 recommended budget, the proposal called for an recommended budget, the proposal called for an end of the Space Shuttle program and end of the Space Shuttle program and cancellation of the planned Constellation cancellation of the planned Constellation Program (thus halting plans to return to the Program (thus halting plans to return to the moon and then going to Mars) moon and then going to Mars)

• Not only would this course of action threaten our Not only would this course of action threaten our nation’s position as an economic superpower—it nation’s position as an economic superpower—it also could have serious ramifications for our also could have serious ramifications for our national defense national defense

Saving Florida's Space Saving Florida's Space ProgramProgram

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• We are at a crossroads. The decisions we We are at a crossroads. The decisions we make over the next few months regarding our make over the next few months regarding our space program will have a lasting impact on space program will have a lasting impact on our country. We need speak with a loud, our country. We need speak with a loud, clear, informed and unified voice from Florida.clear, informed and unified voice from Florida.

• Our message is simple -- we must lead in Our message is simple -- we must lead in space exploration -- not follow. Urge Congress space exploration -- not follow. Urge Congress to fund space exploration -- not just to save to fund space exploration -- not just to save jobs in Florida or around the country -- but to jobs in Florida or around the country -- but to send a message to the world that the United send a message to the world that the United States of America will continue to be an States of America will continue to be an economic and military superpower with a economic and military superpower with a space exploration program that is second to space exploration program that is second to none.none.

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