Ron Stephens (Georgia politician)
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123rd district (2003–2005)
164th district (2005–present)
Ron Stephens | |
|---|---|
 Official headshot | |
| 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. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Janice Stephens |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Pharmacist, politician |
| Known for | 2000 Stephens-Day property tax limit measure |
James Ronald Stephens[1] (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.[2]
Education
In 1978, Stephens earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Armstrong State & Mercer University.[2]
Career
In 1978, Stephens became a pharmacist, until 1998.[2]
In 1991, Stephens was elected to the Garden City Council.[2]
Stephens was elected and sworn in as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives on July 20, 1997.[3]
On November 2, 2004, Stephens won the election unopposed for District 164.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6][7][2]
Stephens is known for the author of 2000 Stephens-Day property tax limit measure, which passed and became effective January 1, 2001.[8][7]
