Former GrayRobinson partner Dean Cannon formally elected Speaker

On November 16, 2010, Dean Cannon was formally elected Speaker of Florida's House of Representatives.  Link to story:  Dean Cannon Becomes Speaker of the Florida House

On July 26, 2005, the SunSentinel reported Cannon's selection as Speaker-designate five years ahead of his formal election.  Cannon was a partner with GrayRobinson prior to his selection as Speaker-designate.

July 26, 2005|By John Kennedy Tallahassee Bureau

"TALLAHASSEE — In a stunningly swift rise to power, first-year Winter Park Republican Rep. Dean Cannon said Monday that he has sewn up the state House speaker's post for 2011 and 2012.

"Cannon, a lawyer with Orlando's Gray Robinson firm who turns 37 next week, is poised to become the first Central Florida House leader since U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Oviedo, held the post for two years after the 2000 elections. . . .

"Cannon is the first speaker-designate in memory to be chosen by his colleagues five years ahead of his formal election, which would occur if Republicans maintain control of the House after the 2010 elections. . . ."  

The 2005 article is at this link:  Legislator Claims Lock On Speaker's Post

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