Vincent B. Dixie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 54th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Brenda Gilmore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1973 Chattanooga, Tennessee, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ericka Dixie |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Alma mater | Tennessee State University (BBA, MBA) |
| Profession | Businessman |
Vincent Dixie (born August 20, 1973)[1][2] is an American businessman, politician, and a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 54 since 2019. Dixie is one of 32 freshman members of the 111th Tennessee General Assembly. He succeeded Brenda Gilmore after she was sworn into the Tennessee Senate.
Dixie attended Tennessee State University where he received his bachelor's degree in Accounting (BBA) in 1997 and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in 2004.[1][2] In 2009, he founded the bail bonding companies A Way Out Bonding and Bail U Out Bonding.[2] Prior to this he worked in the health care industry as an international auditor for Hospital Corporation of America and Ardent Health Services.[2]
The following are the results for the 2018 District 54 Election:[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Vincent Dixie | 18,194 | 84.1 | |
| Independent | John Smith | 3,428 | 15.9 | |
| Total votes | 21,622 | 100 | ||
Dixie currently serves as a member of the following legislative committees:
Dixie sponsored HB 0883, a bill which allows felons who have gone at least five years without incident the opportunity to petition to have their criminal history sealed.[8][9] He also sponsored HB 0881, a bill called the "Drug Treatment Instead of Incarceration Act".[8]
Dixie sponsored HB1550, the "Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program", a school voucher program for low- and middle-income students.[10]
Dixie sponsored the following bills in relation to health including HB 887, which is the "Prescription Drug Fair Pricing Act",[8][11] HB 1259, which will expand Medicaid eligibility to people who have an opioid addiction and make less than the Federal poverty level, in the duration of their active involvement at any approved substance abuse treatment facility.[8][12]
Dixie has consistently received "F" ratings from the NRA Political Victory Fund in regards to his gun rights positions.[13][14][15]
Dixie and his wife Ericka have two daughters: Noelle and Hannah Marie. He attends St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church where he serves as a member of the church's finance committee.
Others community involvements are: