Episode 8: Interview with Representative Bobby Payne

In this episode, Ryan and Brett take a trip down memory lane to a conversation they had with Representative Bobby Payne back in July.  They discuss how the Representative got into state politics; what his philosophy of playing as a team has brought to his time in the Legislature so far; and how he became the “Water Guy” in the House of Representatives.

Payne even discussed how a good idea can get submarined by a lack of information.  Ryan gets the Representative to take a look forward at the future of water quality and quantity and how he wants to leave a legacy for those who follow behind him and his House colleagues. 

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To learn more about Representative Bobby Payne’s District, go here:

https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4653&LegislativeTermId=90

To learn more about the landmark legislation from 2023, HB 1379, go here:

https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=78210

To follow the work of the Infrastructure Strategies Committee, Chaired by Rep. Payne, head here:

https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Committees/committeesdetail.aspx?CommitteeId=3248

A huge thank you goes out to Bagels and Biscuits for giving permission to use their music for the podcast.

This episode is a production of The Florida Specifier.  Audio production and editing is by Karl Sorne and Dave Barfield at Lonely Fox Studios.

A special shout out goes to our very own Jamie Sheehan and Tracy Kistler for keeping us organized and moving forward.