Anne M. Gannon Constitutional Tax Collector

Anne M. Gannon has a rich, distinguished and diverse record of public service in Florida.
Anne currently serves as the Constitutional Tax Collector. She was elected in 2006 with the goal of modernizing, streamlining and professionalizing the agency's operations, systems and management processes. She was reelected by a large margin in 2008 to a four year term. Anne is responsible for the collection and disbursement of more than 3 billion dollars in tax revenues and the issuance of Real ID compliant driver licenses in Palm Beach County. The Agency employs over 290 women and men in the central office and eight service centers throughout Palm Beach County. The transformational processes have already resulted in national attention. Anne was invited by the prestigious Deming Research Institute to present at the organization's 16th Annual International Deming Research Seminar in 2010.

Power Women Gannon makes Florida Weekly 2011 Palm Beach County Power Women List.

Anne was elected to the Florida House of Representatives on November 2, 2000 and reelected twice by the citizens of House District 86 in Palm Beach County, Florida. Her decision to stand for election to the Florida House was motivated by her passion to insure level playing fields for women, protect our most vulnerable citizens from predatory practices and  safeguard Florida's fragile ecosystem. Her experiences in business and a lifetime of community service resulted in a keen understanding of the complex issues facing all Florida citizens and businesses. Her advocacy for victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking protection, environmental advocacy, educational equity and health care access resulted in concrete improvements in people’s lives. Anne was elected by her peers as the House of Representatives' Democratic Leader Pro Tempore for the 2004-2006 legislative sessions. Her committee assignments included Insurance, Health Care Appropriations, Ethics and Elections and Rules and Calendar Council. She also served on the Select Committee on Medicaid Reform.

Prior to serving in the legislature Anne owned a public policy firm with offices in Delray Beach and Tallahassee. She successfully represented clients on a broad spectrum of issues ranging from economic development, HIV/AIDS and women's reproductive health care, family law, business, environmental, transportation, disability, business regulation and insurance issues. In addition to her legislative advocacy work, Anne was respected for her keen communication management, grassroots and issue campaign skills. Previous business experience includes a partnership in Applegarth Designs, Inc., a furniture and lamp manufacturing business where she oversaw the sales and marketing operations, accounting and finance. Anne was also employed as an operations analyst by Dole Inc., a Fortune 100 corporation.. Employment with Dole gave her a strong background in cost controls, fixed-asset and budget management and operating budget analysis.

Anne is an avid runner, gardener, reader, accomplished chef and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Education
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, Political Science
Barry University, Miami, Florida, Concentration in Business Administration
Palm Beach Community College, Boca Raton, Florida, Concentration in Business Administration,
Member of Phi Theta Kappa, a scholastic honors fraternity.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Biloxi, Mississippi

Current Affiliations
Chair, Florida Tax Collectors' Association DOR Committee
Vice Chair, Florida Tax Collectors' Association DMV Committee
Pineapple Grove Main Street, Board of Directors, Delray Beach, Florida
JFK Hospital, Board of Directors, Delray Beach, Florida
Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, Delray Beach, Florida
Palm Beach County Women's Chamber of Commerce, West Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach County Democratic Executive Committee
Member, Florida Commission on Human Trafficking Committee

Prior Associations, Committees and Task Forces
Palm Beach County Human Rights Council
Southeast Health Care Sub District Committee
Palm Beach County State Attorneys Advisory Committee
Delray Beach Affordable Housing Task Force
Haitian American Community Center
Palm Beach Criminal Justice Committee
National Organization for Women, President, South Palm Beach County
National Organization for Women, President, Mississippi State
National Organization for Women, National Board of Directors and Regional Director, Mid-South Region
City of Delray Beach Childcare Committee, Chair
Palm Beach County Co-operative Extension Service Master Gardner
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, Treasurer and Board of Directors
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Board, 2004 to 2007

Honors and Awards
2010 Executive Women of the Palm Beaches - Nominee, Women in Leadership Award
2010 PRSA Palm Award Winner, Collaterals - Posters: Ethics Policy Poster
2010 PRSA Palm Award Winner, Newsletters - Government/Public Service: Tax Talk with Anne M. Gannon
2010 PRSA Award of Quality, Public Affairs/Government Relations: Beat the Increase
2010 PRSA Award of Quality, Annual Reports - Four Colors: A Report to Our Citizens
2010 PRSA Award of Merit, Special Events & Observances: Honest Services & Public Integrity Workshop & Discussion
2010 PRSA Award of Merit, Collaterals - Specialty Items: 2009 Tax Planner and Services Guide
2010 Bernays Awards Winner, Collateral Material: 2009 Tax Planner & Services Guide
2010 Census Partnership recognition
2010 Forgotten Soldiers Partnership recognition
2009 PRSA Palm Award Winner, Collaterals - 2008 Tax Planner & Services Guide
2009 PRSA Palm Award Winner, Newsletters - Government/Public Service: Tax Talk with Anne M. Gannon
2009 PRSA Palm Award Winner, Website - Government/Public Service: Website, Government
2009 Athena Award Finalist, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
2007 Plakas Leadership Award, Compass
2006 Knights of Pythagoras Mentoring Award
2006 Bicycle - Pedestrian Advocacy SAFE Award
2006 Anne Gannon Warrior for Women Award, Florida Council against Sexual Violence
2005 Champion for Choice Award, Florida Association of PPA, 2005
2005 First Harvest Food Bank Certificate of Appreciation for Humanitarian Services
2005 Outstanding Achievement, Sierra Club
2005 National Association of Social Workers, Elected Official of the Year
2005 Congressional Youth Leadership Council, Honorary Board Member of Florida State Legislators
2005 National Foundation for Women Legislators, White House Delegate to Conference on Aging
2004 The Anne Gannon Warrior for Women Award - Florida C ouncil Against Sexual Violence
2004 Pete Weitze Friend of the First Amendment, First Amendment Foundation
2004 Laurels Leaderships Award, Florida League of Conservation Voters
2004 Susan B. Anthony Outstanding Feminist Award, South Palm NOW
2004 Fleming Leadership Institute
2004 Florida Chamber of Commerce Honor Roll
2003 American Jewish Congress, Southeast Division, Distinguished Civic Achievement Award
2002 American Cancer Society Leadership Award
2001 The Trust for Public Land Legislative Award
2001 Planned Parenthood Advocacy Award
2000 Annette Van Howe, Failure is Impossible Award