Wednesday, January 06, 1999
Blue Ash native is Florida's new lieutenant governor
BY RACHEL MELCER
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Frank Brogan, sworn in Tuesday as Florida's lieutenant governor, gained his political legs in the Sunshine State.
But he says his roots remain in Blue Ash.
In his hometown, he learned to appreciate family, faith and friendship. He saw a political path laid out before him.
“Growing up in Cincinnati, I think, is where I found my roots in conservative politics,” Mr. Brogan said. “Cincinnati truly is one of the more conservative cities in America, and proud of that fact.”
As lieutenant to Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Mr. Brogan said he will promote education — his area of expertise — as well as economic development, limited government, tax relief and support for senior citizens.
He took his oath of office shortly after noon Tuesday, witnessed by his friends and family from the Buckeye state.
Mr. Brogan's wife, Mary, grew up near Deer Park. The couple returns to the Tristate at least once a year for family gatherings.
“The best thing that I brought along with me to Florida is my wife. ... We're still very much childhood sweethearts,” Mr. Brogan said.
After attending All Saints Elementary School, Mr. Brogan graduated from Moeller High School in Kenwood. He obtained a bachelor of arts in education from the University of Cincinnati in 1976 before heading south to earn a master's in administration and supervision at Florida Atlantic.
Through his years as a Florida school superintendent and during his stint since 1994 as the state's education commissioner, Mr. Brogan said he and his wife have impressed Floridians with their warmth and ability to relate to people from all walks of life.
He says that, too, is a result of his Cincinnati upbringing.
“We hold a very special place in our hearts for Cincinnati and all the people there. Cincinnati gave us so much as we grew up,” Mr. Brogan said.
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