Ronda Storms is the Florida Senator and member of the Republican party that recently presented a bill to end funding for local public art. She is also a very controversial figure in Florida. In 2000, when alumni from Florida A&M University, a historically Black college, tried to establish a law school in Tampa, Storms voiced her opposition and had this to say about minorities, “We can get them through law school, but we can’t get them to seem to pass the Bar.” After two people called to her office to complain about her remarks, Storms went on about the issue in another interview. On the issue of the alumni requesting tax funds to establish the law school, she said, ” “It’s guilt money. This is so white people can pat themselves on the back.” Later on, she offered her version of an apology, “I am not apologizing for who I am. I am apologizing for any offense (taken).” This is not the first time that Storms has been met with controversy. Storms had an eight year tenure on the commission of Hillsboro County. She spoke out against county-appropriated money to Planned Parenthood and fought against the county recognizing local gay and lesbian events.
