The latest installment of the “4th Floor Files” features lobbyist Peter Dunbar of Pennington Moore Wilkinson Bell & Dunbar. His clients include the City of Clearwater, Gulfstream Racing, Marriott and Tampa Bay Water.
Here’s the file on Dunbar
Significant other? Children? Grand kids?
Susan; Matt, Marc, and Sara; Will, Conner, Tyler, Lindsey and Baylor.
In 25 words or less, explain what you do.
Be a reliable conduit of information and ideas for the Legislature and staff; and be an effective advocate for clients in the process.
Without using the words Democrat, Independent or Republican, conservative or liberal, describe your political persuasion.
This one’s tough as former chief of staff of the House Republican office; a 5-term Republican House member; and former general counsel and chief of staff to a Republican Governor, but “Lincoln disciple” would be my best effort.
During your career, have you had a favorite pro bono client?
Florida State University
Three favorite charities.
Special Olympics, United Way, and FSU Foundation
Any last-day-of-Session traditions?
Post session dinner with legislative team
What are you most looking forward to during the 2013 Legislative Session.
A timely conclusion
If you could have another lobbyist’s client list, it would be…
Steve Metz
Professional accomplishment of which you are most proud?
The Preservation 2000/Florida Forever Initiative
Lobbyists are often accused of wearing Gucci loafers; do you own a pair of Gucci loafers? If not, why not?
I prefer Cole Haan
Who is your favorite Florida Capitol Press Corp reporter and why?
Lucy Morgan—tough and seasoned, but “fair and balanced”
Other than SaintPetersBlog.com, your reading list includes…
I read the bills
What swear word do you use most often?
“Heifer dust”
What is your absolute favorite item of clothing in your closet? Give us the fabric, the brand, the store and the price if possible.
Levi jeans; denim
The best hotel in Florida is…
Vinoy Hotel
You’ve just learned that you will be hosting a morning talk show about Florida politics. Who are the first four guests you’d invite to appear?
Jack Latvala, Will Weatherford, Garrett Richter and Virlindia Doss
Homeland, Mad Men, The Walking Dead … which one do you watch, which one do you DVR and which one do you skip?
Watch Homeland and have no interest in the others
Favorite movie.
Lincoln
Before the ‘gift ban’, what was your favorite restaurant in Tallahassee? What is your favorite today?
Governors Club; La Provence
When you pig out, what do you eat?
Lasagna
If you could have dinner with a historical figure no longer living, who would it be?
Dwight Eisenhower
