Robert Dickey (American politician)

Robert Dickey
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
February 23, 2011[1]
Preceded byJames Epps
Constituency140th District (2011–2023)
145th District (2023–Present)
Personal details
Born
Robert Lee Dickey

(1953-11-26) November 26, 1953 (age 71)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCynde[2]
Children2[2]
Residence(s)Musella, Georgia, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Georgia
Georgia College[2]
OccupationAgribusiness/Peach Grower[3]

Robert Lee Dickey (born November 26, 1953) is an American politician. He is a Republican representing District 145 in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Political career

In 2011, Dickey won a special election to represent District 140 in the Georgia House of Representatives, and has been unopposed every election since then. He is running again in 2020.[1]

As of July 2020, Dickey sits on the following committees:[3]

  • Agriculture & Consumer Affairs (Secretary)
  • Appropriations: Education Subcommittee (Chairman)[4]
  • Banks & Banking
  • Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications
  • Higher Education
  • Natural Resources & Environment
  • Ways & Means

Personal life

Dickey holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Georgia College.[2] He owns Dickey Farms, a peach and timber farm,[1] and, in 2019, Dickey was named the Georgia Farmer of the Year.[5] He and his wife, Cynde, have two children.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Robert Dickey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "Robert Dickey's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Representative Robert Dickey". Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Appropriations Committee". Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Robert Dickey named 2019 Georgia Farmer of the Year". Fruit Growers News. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Rep. Robert Dickey: Biography" (PDF). Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
Georgia House of Representatives
Preceded by
James Epps
 Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 140th district
2011–2023 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 145th district
2023–Present 		Incumbent


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