Paul Partyka, former Mayor of Winter Springs announces candidacy for Congress, Pledges to work for more “affordable” Healthcare

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. --- In his formal announcement for Congress, Paul Partyka, former mayor of Winter Springs, told a packed house at the Winter Springs-Oviedo Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon that he is a candidate for the District 24 congressional seat now held by Rep. Suzanne Kosmas, D-New Smyrna Beach.

Partyka, a Democrat, will challenge Kosmas in the party primary in 2010.

Partyka told the audience at the chamber luncheon that he wants to work with Congress to help make a better living for our children and grandchildren.

“My principal goals will be to create jobs and establish job retraining programs for unemployed workers. I believe this is the greatest nation on earth, we can, we should and we will provide access to affordable health care for every citizen,” he said.

Partyka, a Ukrainian-Bulgarian, immigrated from Germany with his family as displaced people through Ellis Island in 1952. He grew up in Philadelphia, learned English and became a naturalized citizen in 1962.

The University of Norte Dame graduate is a former boxer and wrestling champion who ran the Boston Marathon in 1996.

He has been a steel worker, teacher, insurance agent and sales manager before earning his license as a Florida commercial real estate broker in 1999.

Partyka was elected mayor of Winter Springs in 1996 and again in 1999. He has been active in the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as president.

Ten years ago he joined NAI Realvest in Maitland, one of the region’s most active commercial property companies.

For the past two years he has served as managing partner of NAI Realvest.

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