Ron Stephens | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
Assumed office July 20, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Sonny Dixon |
Constituency | 150th district (1997–2003) 123rd district (2003–2005) 164th district (2005–present) |
Personal details | |
Born | Lyons,Georgia,U.S. | July 3,1954
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Janice Stephens |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Richmond Hill,Georgia,U.S. |
Occupation | Pharmacist,politician |
Known for | 2000 Stephens-Day property tax limit measure |
James R. Stephens (born July 3,1954) is an American pharmacist and politician from Georgia. Stephens is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 164th District. Stephens has served in the Georgia House of Representatives since 1997.
On July 3,1954,Stephens was born in Lyons,Georgia,U.S. [1]
In 1978,Stephens earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Armstrong State &Mercer University. [1]
In 1978,Stephens became a Pharmacist,until 1998. [1]
In 1992,Stephens became a city council member of Garden City,Georgia,until 1997. [1]
Stephens was elected and sworn in as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives on July 20,1997. [2]
On November 2,2004,Stephens won the election unopposed for District 164. [3] On November 6,2018,as an incumbent,Stephens won the election and continued serving District 164. Stephens defeated Alicia Scott with 52.46% of the votes. [4] On November 3,2020,as an incumbent,Stephens won the election and continued serving District 164. Stephens defeated Marcus Thompson with 52.56% of the votes. [5] [6] [1]
Stephens is known for the author of 2000 Stephens-Day property tax limit measure,which passed and became effective January 1,2001. [7] [6]
Stephens' wife is Janice Stephens. They have two children. Stephens and his family live in Garden City,Georgia and currently live in Savannah,Georgia . [6] [1]
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