Full Name:
Oscar J. Braynon II
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Melissa; 2 Children: Oscar III, Brandon
Birth Date:
02/01/1977
Birth Place:
Corpus Christi, TX
Home City:
Miami Gardens, FL
Religion:
Episcopal
BS, Political Science, Florida State University
Senator, Florida State Senate, District 35, 2016-2020
Minority Leader, Florida State Senate, 2016-2018
Minority Leader Pro Tempore, Florida State Senate, 2014-2016
Senator, Florida State Senate, District 36, 2011-2016
Minority Whip, Florida State Senate, 2012-2014
Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 2008-2011
Democratic Deputy Whip, Florida State House of Representatives, 2008-2010
Member, City Council, Miami Gardens, Florida, 2003-2008
Vice Mayor, City of Miami Gardens, 2005-2007
Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Appropriations Subcommittee on the Environment and Natural Resources, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Banking and Insurance Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Vice Chair, Ethics and Elections Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Health Policy Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member, High Education Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Innovation, Industry, and Technology Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Joint Legislative Budget Commission, Florida State Legislature
Former Member, Legislative Budget Commission, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Reapportionment Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Regulated Industries Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Regulated Industries Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Rules Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member, Transportation Committee, Florida State Senate
Governmental Consultant, Pittman Law Group, present
Former Intern, State Representative Kendrick Meek
Member, Executive Board, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Center, Miami Gardens, Florida, present
Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, Miami Alumni Chapter, present
Member, Saint Agnes Episcopal Church, present
Member, 5000 Role Models
Awards:
2004 Institute for Elected Municipal Officials- Certificate of Completion (February 27, 2008)
Rotary International- Service Above Self Award (May 17, 2006)
City of Miami Gardens- Recognition for dedication and distinguished service during tenure as City of Miami Gardens Council Member (2008)
The City of Miami- For Dedication and Continuing Service to Our Youth (2010)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority- Guest Speaker Appreciation (2008)
The American Postal Workers Union Local 12- Thank you for Outstanding Service, Dedication, and Commitment (August 2010)
Miss Miami Elite Youth Beauty Pageant- Appreciation for Support, Dedication, and Generous Contribution (2008)
FCAA-The Family Christian Association of America Inc. (2005)
African Methodist Episcopal Church- For Outstanding Service to the Community (May 30, 2010)
Miami Dade College- In Appreciation of Leadership and Advocacy in the 2010 Legislative Session (June 25,2010)
Success South Florida Magazine-Community Service Award- (2006)
Our Kids of Miami-Dade! Monroe- (2009)
Lambda Tau Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc- Civic Leadership Award (October 27, 2009)
City of Opa-Locka youth Empowerment Initiative Corporate Sponsor-Silver Level
United Teachers of Dade- For Standing Up Against SB6 and Supporting the Children of Florida (May 20, 2010)
Broward College- For Appreciation during the 2009 Legislative Session
Dancing with the Stars at the Ritz- Community Star
D'Luxe Magazine- Feature Article "Oscar Bray-non II, Vice Mayor, City of Miami Gardens" (July/August 2007)
Feature in Ebony Magazine- 30 Leaders under 30 (February 2006)
Johnson & Wales- Certificate of Appreciation (October 2008)
Young Democrats of Miami-Dade- For Outstanding Service and Leadership (May 29, 2009)
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Basketball, Soccer