Dale Patchett Explained

R. Dale Patchett
Term Start:1976
Term End:1990
Birth Date:21 April 1950
Birth Place:Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
Party:Republican
Occupation:lobbyist, real estate broker and environmental consultant
Spouse:Candy

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.

Life and career

Robert 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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Morris, Allen Covington. The Florida Handbook. 7 September 1989. Peninsular Publishing Company. 9780961600020. Google Books.
  2. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012 . Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives . 2011 . December 11, 2011.
  3. News: Arwood . Corey . Former state GOP leader, House Rep for Indian River, St. Lucie counties Dale Patchett dies . 25 August 2023 . TCPalm . 25 August 2023.