George Sheldon (politician)
George Henry Sheldon (June 3, 1947 – August 23, 2018) was an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives, as the Secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families, and as the Acting Assistant Secretary at the federal Administration for Children and Families within the Department of Health and Human Services. A member of the Democratic Party, he ran unsuccessfully for Attorney General of Florida in 2014.
George Sheldon | |
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| Secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families | |
| In office 2008–2011 | |
| Governor | Charlie Crist |
| Preceded by | Bob Butterworth |
| Succeeded by | David Wilkins |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| In office November 5, 1974 – November 2, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Spicola |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Danson Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 3, 1947 Wildwood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 2018 (aged 71) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Florida State University |
| Profession | Attorney |
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