Allen resigns from House -- but not right away
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November 16, 2007

Allen resigns from House -- but not right away

Housephotosized1838_3 Bob Allen has resigned from the Florida House of Representatives. The Merritt Island Republican, who was convicted last week on a sex solicitation charge, informed House Speaker Marco Rubio in a letter released moments ago:

"Due to requirements of my family and private life, and in order to seek justice in the upcoming appeal process, I regretfully would like to inform you that I will need to resign my elected position as the legislator for the House District 32 effective February 15, 2008, or when the Secretary of State can certify a replacement through a general election." (Here is the letter.)

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