Mike Haridopolos, Driven by Greed
Haridopolos: Real payday would've been in D.C.
Article published March 5, 2008 - Haridopolos: Real payday would've been in D.C. state Sen. Mike Haridopolos said Wednesday that if he was really interested in money, he would have run for Congress.
Haridopolos Appointed Committee Allows Ethics Violations Go Unpunished
Article published December 12, 2010 - The fox's friends are guarding the henhouse. The disclosures are important because they can help the public spot potential conflicts of interest. They are safeguards against corruption that help enhance public confidence - provided officials share the details as required. Haridopolos didn't comply.
Haridopolos Admits Lying About Greer Settlement
Article published November 24, 2011- Haridopolos said he didn't remember that his political consultant, Pat Bainter, met with a party official, Jim Stelling, to see if Greer would accept the severance payment from a source other than the party. For example, Haridopolos testified, he couldn't remember transferring $295,000 from the Republican Party to a political committee he controlled.
University of FL Hires Haridopolos in Sweetheart Deal
Article published March 6, 2008 - Under scrutiny that he'll draw a $75,000 salary as a University of Florida lecturer, state Sen. Mike Haridopolos said Wednesday that if he was really interested in money, he would have run for Congress.
Haridopolos does not have a Ph.D.doctorate and would make $5,000 more than his predecessor who had a doctorate and a higher-ranking title.
Haridopolos Paid $152k for 175 Page Double Spaced 'Book'
Article published February 28, 2011 - COCOA - New Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos finished writing a book on politics for Brevard Community College four years ago, getting $152,000 in taxpayer money for the effort.
But those who want to read "Florida Legislative History and Processes" won't find it at any bookstore or library - the single available copy of the 175-page, double-spaced manuscript can only be read at the school.
Three Months After Leaving the Senate Haridopolos Starts Lobbying Career
Article published February 22, 2013 - You guessed it. The latest to cash in on the executive lobbyist windfall in Tallahassee, former Senate President Mike Haridopolos. He's gone to work for Railex LLC, a company that manufactures refrigerated rail cars to transport fruits and vegetables.