Robert Dickey (politician)
Robert Dickey is an American politician. He is a Republican representing District 140 in the Georgia House of Representatives.
Robert Dickey | |
|---|---|
| Member, Georgia House of Representatives, District 140 | |
| Assumed office February 23, 2011[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Cynde[2] |
| Children | 2[2] |
| Residence | Musella, Georgia[2] |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia Georgia College[2] |
| Occupation | Agribusiness/Peach Grower[3] |
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]
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References
- "Robert Dickey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- "Robert Dickey's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- "Representative Robert Dickey". Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- "Appropriations Committee". Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- "Robert Dickey named 2019 Georgia Farmer of the Year". Fruit Growers News. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- "Rep. Robert Dickey: Biography" (PDF). Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
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