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John Hugh "Buddy" Dyer (born August 7, 1958) is an American Democratic politician who became Mayor of Orlando, Florida since 2003.[1] Before, he was a representative for Orlando in the Florida State Senate from 1992 to 2002.
Buddy Dyer | |
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![]() Dyer in 2018 | |
32nd Mayor of Orlando | |
Assumed office March 1, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Glenda Hood |
Minority Leader of the Florida Senate | |
In office November 17, 1998 – November 21, 2000 | |
Preceded by | Ken Jenne |
Succeeded by | Tom Rossin |
Member of the Florida Senate from the 14th district | |
In office November 17, 1992 – November 19, 2002 | |
Preceded by | Rich Crotty |
Succeeded by | Rod Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | John Hugh Dyer August 7, 1958 Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Karen Caudill
(m. 1989; div. 2017)Susie Pinson Galloway Shields
(m. 2021) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Brown University (BA) University of Florida (JD) |
Signature | ![]() |
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