Antonio Parkinson | |
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Member of the TennesseeHouseofRepresentatives from the 98th [1] district | |
Assumed office March 8, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Ulysses Jones,Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | July 14,1969 Oakland,California |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Memphis,Tennessee |
Profession | Public relations,marketing,entertainment |
Website | tnrepparkinson |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 4.5 years |
Rank | Corporal |
Battles/wars | Desert Storm |
Antonio Parkinson [2] (born July 14,1969,in Oakland,California) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 98 since his special election March 8,2011,following the death of Representative Ulysses Jones,Jr.
Antonio Parkinson was born July 14,1969,in Oakland,California. He served in the United States Marine Corps,which led him to reside in Memphis,Tennessee. While living in Memphis,Parkinson joined the Shelby County Fire Department and rose to the ranks of Lieutenant before retiring.
Antonio Parkinson owns Black Market Strategies,a public relations and marketing firm. Prior to becoming owner,he served on the board of directors of ABetterMemphis.com,which created a vehicle for citizens of Memphis and Shelby County to voice their likes,dislikes,opinions and solutions for issues and opportunities within the city and county. Parkinson is also a member of Breath of Life Christian Center.
Antonio Parkinson won a special election on March 8,2011,in the 98th Legislative District of Tennessee following the death of Representative Ulysses Jones,Jr. Parkinson won 3,811 votes (nearly 100%) against write-in candidate Artie Smith. [3] In 2012 Parkinson was unopposed for the August 2,2012,Democratic Primary,winning with 3,688 votes [4] and won the November 6,2012,General election with 15,271 votes (100%) against write-in candidate Jacques Roberts. [5]
Antonio Parkinson has been named Tennessee Legislator of the Year four times with one of the awards being Regional Legislator of the Year. Parkinson recognizes himself as a staunch fighter for public education and justice reform.
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