Vince Dean (born January 7, 1959) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 30th district, which encompasses part of Hamilton County.[1] He previously served as State House Majority Floor Leader. He resigned from his seat on August 31, 2014, as he was elected to be the Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk.[2] He was replaced by Marc Gravitt.[3]

Vince Dean
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 30th district
In office
April 6, 2006 – August 31, 2014
Preceded by Jack Sharp
Succeeded byMarc Gravitt
Personal details
Born (1959-01-07) January 7, 1959 (age 65)
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDebbie Dean
Children2
Residence(s)East Ridge, Tennessee, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Tennessee at Chattanooga Cleveland State University

Education and career

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Vince Dean was first elected as a state representative to the 104th Tennessee General Assembly (2005–2006) and was re-elected to the 105th General Assembly. He serves on the House State and Local Government Committee, the House Transportation Committee, the House State Government Subcommittee, and the House Public Transportation & Highways Subcommittee.

Previously, he has served as a three-term city council member in East Ridge, Tennessee, as Chair of the Tennessee Municipal League, and as a Tennessee Municipal League Board member. Vince Dean is a retired police officer and a retired mayor of East Ridge. He graduated from Baylor High School and attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Cleveland State University. [4]

References

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  1. ^ "Tennessee House Member". Archived from the original on April 27, 2007. Retrieved September 13, 2007.
  2. ^ "Hamilton County Commission to vote on replacement for Rep. Vince Dean | Chattanooga Times Free Press". www.timesfreepress.com. September 3, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "Marc Gravitt sworn in as state representative of House District 30 | Chattanooga Times Free Press". www.timesfreepress.com. October 1, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
Tennessee House of Representatives
Preceded by Tennessee State Representative, 30th District
2006–2014
Succeeded by