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.
Ron Stephens | |
|---|---|
| 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 | July 3, 1954 Lyons, Georgia, U.S. |
| 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 |
Early life
editOn July 3, 1954, Stephens was born in Lyons, Georgia, U.S.[1]
Education
editIn 1978, Stephens earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Armstrong State & Mercer University.[1]
Career
editIn 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]
Personal life
editStephens' 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]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Ron Stephens' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Georgia General Assembly". www.legis.ga.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- ^ "GA House 164". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "GA House 164". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "GA House 164". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ a b c Van Brimmer, Adam (October 7, 2020). "What to know about the candidates for Georgia House District 164". savannahnow.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "CHATHAM COUNTY BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS v. BOCK". findlaw.com. July 17, 2009. Retrieved March 21, 2021.