1. Steve Pajcic is an American lawyer, politician and philanthropist.
17 Facts About Steve Pajcic
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Steve Pajcic served in the Florida House of Representatives for six terms, from 1974 to 1986.
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Steve Pajcic was the Democratic nominee for governor of Florida in 1986.
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Steve Pajcic attended Annie R Morgan Elementary School, Paxon Middle School, and Paxon High School.
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Steve Pajcic was a star athlete and voted Most Valuable Player in the Florida high school all-star basketball game.
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Steve Pajcic attended Princeton, where he played on the nationally ranked basketball teams following future NBA player and Democratic presidential candidate, Bill Bradley.
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Steve Pajcic's award-winning senior thesis at Princeton on the Economic Desirability of a Corporate Income Tax for Florida became the central issue in Reubin Askew's campaign for Governor.
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In 1974, Steve Pajcic was elected to the first of six terms to the Florida House of Representatives, where he showed particular interest in educational issues.
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Steve Pajcic was chairman of the Finance and Taxation Committee and the prime sponsor of major legislation, including an increase in the homestead exemption from $5,000 to $25,000, The Save Our Rivers land acquisition program, and migrant farm workers rights.
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When Steve Pajcic emerged victorious, Smith evaded the issue of an endorsement for several days.
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Steve Pajcic ended his electoral career after the 1986 election and reentered the practice of law in Jacksonville with his brother Gary Steve Pajcic.
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In 1995, the Steve Pajcic brothers managed Glover's ultimately successful campaign to become Duval County's first African-American sheriff.
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In March 2007, Steve Pajcic hosted one of the first fundraisers for future President Barack Obama.
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Besides working as an attorney, Steve Pajcic has remained an active proponent of education as a private citizen.
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Steve Pajcic has set up an endowment to pay the tuition of Paxon students who enroll at his college alma mater, Princeton University.
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In 2002, the Steve Pajcic brothers donated another $1 million to boost education at five inner-city elementary schools in Jacksonville.
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Steve Pajcic said it is a blessing to be able to help others.