Ron Greenstein

Ron Greenstein
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 95th district
In office
November 3, 1998 – November 7, 2006
Preceded byJack N. Tobin
Succeeded byJim Waldman
Personal details
Born (1951-02-26) February 26, 1951
New York City, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRebecca O'Hara
ChildrenRiley, Noah Shane
ResidenceCoconut Creek, Florida
EducationSanta Fe Junior College (A.A.)
Florida International University (B.A.)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1969–1970

Ron L. Greenstein is a Democratic politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1998 to 2006.

Early life and career

Greenstein was born in Brooklyn, and joined the United States Army in 1969, serving until 1970. He attended Santa Fe Junior College, receiving his associate degree in 1970, and then Florida International University, receiving his bachelor's degree in 1974.[1] Greenstein worked as a letter carrier from 1973 to 1978 for the United States Postal Service, and then as an air traffic controller until 1981. He worked as a loan officer for several banks in Broward County.[2]

In 1988, Greenstein ran for the Coconut Creek City Commission in District A, where he faced Patricia Cecere,[3] a journalist and the chairwoman of the city's Parks and Recreation Board.[2] He defeated Cecere and served out the remaining two years of retiring City Commissioner Christine Coble.[4] He was re-elected without opposition in 1990,[5] 1992,[6] 1995,[7] and 1998.[8]

Florida House of Representatives

In 1998, incumbent Democratic State Representative Jack N. Tobin announced that he would not seek re-election, and Greenstein ran to succeed him in the 95th District, which included northern Broward County.[9] He faced former Margate City Commissioner Mitch Anton in the Democratic primary,[10] He defeated Anton by a wide margin, winning 70 percent of the vote,[11] and won the seat outright because no other candidates filed for the race.[12]

Greenstein was re-elected unopposed in 2000.[13] In 2002, after redistricting added Pompano Beach to his district, he was challenged by photographer Mary Beth Jones, the Libertarian nominee.[14] He defeated Jones in a landslide, receiving 81 percent of the vote.[15] Greenstein was re-elected unopposed to his final term in 2004.[16]

In 2006, Greenstein was term-limited and could not run for re-election to a fifth term, and retired from politics.[17]

References

  1. ^ "Ron Greenstein". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Dawkins, Ronald (February 14, 1988). "Campaign focus: Creek expansion". Miami Herald. p. 4BR. Retrieved August 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Wallace, David (January 5, 1988). "Two candidates file for Pompano seats". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. p. 3B. Retrieved August 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Goldsmith, Greenstein win". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. March 9, 1988. p. 5B. Retrieved August 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Bousquet, Steve (January 17, 1990). "Zero foes add up to free ride for dozen". Miami Herald. p. 1BR. Retrieved August 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Creek chooses mayor". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. March 13, 1992. p. 3B. Retrieved August 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ d'Oliveira, Stephen (January 18, 1995). "19 elected in 8 cities by default". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. p. 1B. Retrieved August 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "24 candidates left unopposed". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. January 17, 1998. p. 2B. Retrieved August 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Coconut Creek's Greenstein seeks state seat". Miami Herald. April 30, 1998. p. 2BR. Retrieved August 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Nevins, Buddy (June 11, 1998). "Anton creates a contest for state House seat". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. p. 4B. Retrieved August 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "September 1, 1998 Primary Election - Democratic Primary - Official Results - State Representative - District: 95". Florida Department of State Division of Elections. 1998. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  12. ^ Cherry, Alan (September 2, 1998). "Greenstein gains House seat in easy victory over Anton". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. p. 4B. Retrieved August 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ Savage, Charles (July 22, 2000). "Candidates celebrate lack of challengers". Miami Herald. p. 1A, 2A. Retrieved August 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ Florin, Hector (October 19, 2002). "Rep. Greenstein seeks third term in altered district". Miami Herald. p. 8B. Retrieved August 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "November 5, 2002 General Election - Official Results - State Representative - District: 95". Florida Department of State Division of Elections. 2002. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  16. ^ Reinhard, Beth (July 17, 2004). "'Help Me Howard' wins". Miami Herald. p. 1B. Retrieved August 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ Gomez, Alan (March 25, 2006). "Business-friendly bill gets late support". The Palm Beach Post. West Palm Beach, Florida. p. 20A. Retrieved August 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
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