Robert Bacon (Iowa politician)
Robert P. "Rob" Bacon (born 1955)[3] is a Republican politician and legislator from the state of Iowa. He was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 2012 to represent the 48th district.[4] He was previously elected to the Iowa Senate in 2010 to represent District 5, which serves Wright, Hamilton, and Story Counties.[5][6] Bacon was born in Chicago[7] and his hometown is Maxwell, Iowa.
Robert Bacon | |
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Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 48th[1] district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Chip Baltimore |
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 5th[2] district | |
In office January 10, 2011 – January 13, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Rich Olive |
Succeeded by | Daryl Beall |
Personal details | |
Born | 1955 (age 64–65) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Sioux City, Iowa |
Occupation | Funeral director, Legislator |
Website | legis.iowa.gov/... |
Current legislative committees
Bacon has been a member of the following legislative committees:
- Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa, Member
- Human Resources, Member
- Local Government, Member
- Subcommittee on Health and Human Services (Joint Appropriations), Member
- Veterans Affairs, Member[8]
Political experience
Bacon has had the following political experience:
- Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2013–present
- Senator, Iowa State Senate, 2011–2013
- City Council member, Freemont
- City Council member, Maxwell[8]
Professional experience
Bacon is a licensed funeral director, and has been managing funeral homes since 1983.[6][9] He is the owner of Bacon Funeral Homes.[8]
Personal life
Bacon's wife is Carol. They have four children.[8]
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References
- "Historical Information: House District 48". Iowa Legislature. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
- "Historical Information: Senate District 5". Iowa Legislature. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
- "Rob Bacon". Iowa Legislature. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
- Agency, Iowa Legislative Services. "State Representative". www.legis.iowa.gov.
- "Iowa State Legislature".
- "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
- "Page not found". www.baconfuneralhomes.com.
- "Senator Robert Bacon's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
- "Robert Bacon – Iowa Senate".
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