Representative  Kelli Stargel

District 64
Republican

• View Original From the left, Rep. H. Marlene O'Toole, R-Lady Lake, and Rep. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, confer on the House floor, January 24, 2012.
• View Original Rep. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, listens while Rep. Erik Fresen, R-Miami, questions a presenter during the Education Committee meeting, January 18, 2012.
• View Original Rep. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, comments on the House floor while promoting a measure Friday, April 15, 2011.
• View Original Rep. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, offers remarks on the House floor promoting the House budget Thursday, April 7, 2011.
• View Original Rep. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, promotes the House Medicaid Reform proposal in debate, later approved, Thursday, March 31, 2011.
• View Original Rep. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, promotes the Student Success Act, SB736, in debate on the House floor Wednesday, March 16, 2011, in Tallahassee, Florida. The Act was approved by the House 80-39.

Member Information

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Lakeland

Occupation:  Investment Property Manager

Spouse:  John Stargel of Somerset, Kentucky

Child(ren):  Rebekah, Amanda, Robert, Mary "Hannah", Laura

Education:  Land O'Lakes High School, 1980-1984; Tallahassee Community College, 1991

Born:  March 23, 1966, Tampa, FL

History:  John Stargel, husband, Florida House of Representatives, 2002-2006, currently serving as a circuit judge; Aaron Jernigan, great-great-great-grandfather, Florida House of Representatives, 1846; James Lane, great-grandfather, Sumter County Sheriff, 1899-1911

Religious Affiliation:  Baptist

Recreational Interest:  family activities, genealogy, reading

Committee Membership

K-20 Innovation Subcommittee     Chair

Civil Justice Subcommittee

Education Committee

Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee

PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee

Rules & Calendar Committee

Senate Redistricting Subcommittee

Legislative Service

Elected to the House in 2008, reelected subsequently

Other Public Service

Serves as a Commissioner on the Education Commission of the States

Served on the Commission on Marriage and Family Support Initiatives

Affiliations

Achievement Academy Advisory Board

American Legislative Exchange Council Education Task Force

Digital Leader with Digital Learning Now!

Read Polk Board of Directors

Republican Women's Club of Lakeland, former President

USF Education Advisory Board

Highlights

Association of Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise Award 2009, 2010

Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll 2009, 2010

Florida Right to Life, Legislator of the Year 2010

Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award 2009

Florida Family Policy Council, Defender of Marriage Award 2009

Florida Home Builders Association, Friend of Housing Award 2009