Robert Dale Patchett (April 21, 1950 – August 20, 2023) was an American politician in the state of Florida. Patchett pleaded nolo contendre to ethics charges that he received unauthorized compensation as a legislator; Leon County Court Case No. 91-5209AMI, and 91-5211. Patchett v. Commission on Ethics, 626 SO. 2d 319 (Fla. 1st DCA 1993), Patchett entered the plea on March 15, 1994, and left the House of Representatives.
R. Dale Patchett | |
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Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office 1976–1990 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. | April 21, 1950
Died | August 20, 2023 | (aged 73)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Candy |
Occupation | lobbyist, <http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Lobbyist> real estate broker and environmental consultant |
Life and career
editRobert Dale Patchett was born in Indiana on April 21, 1950, and came to Florida in 1973. He was a real estate broker and environmental consultant.[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives for the 48th district from 1976 to 1990, as a Republican.[2]
Patchett died on August 20, 2023, at the age of 73.[3]
References
edit- ^ Morris, Allen Covington (7 September 1989). The Florida Handbook. Peninsular Publishing Company. ISBN 9780961600020 – via Google Books.
- ^ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ Arwood, Corey (25 August 2023). "Former state GOP leader, House Rep for Indian River, St. Lucie counties Dale Patchett dies". TCPalm. Retrieved 25 August 2023.