Fred Shanks Explained

Fred Shanks
State House:	Mississippi
District:	60th
Term Start:	March 19, 2018
Party:	Republican
Birth Date:	December 26, 1977
Birth Place:	Flowood, Mississippi, U.S.
Parents:	Doug Shanks (father)

Fred D. Shanks (born December 26, 1977)^[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 60th district. He assumed office on March 19, 2018.

Early life and education

Shanks was born in Flowood, Mississippi He was the son of Jackson Republican mayoral candidate and college baseball coach Doug Shanks (1946-2023).^[2] He graduated from University Christian School (now Hartfield Academy). He also attended Hinds Community College and Mississippi State University.^[3]

Career

Shanks previously worked at Brandon Discount Drugs. He later served as a reserve police officer for Brandon, Mississippi and as a member of the Brandon Board of Aldermen. He was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in March 2018. He serves as chair of the House Constitution Committee.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fred Shanks. 2022-01-19. billstatus.ls.state.ms.us.
2. Web site: Bowker . Ernest . 2023-09-05 . Doug Shanks, former Mississippi Valley State baseball coach, dies . 2023-09-14 . The Vicksburg Post . en.
3. Web site: Fred Shanks' Biography. 2022-01-19. Vote Smart.
4. Web site: Fred Shanks. 2022-01-19. Ballotpedia. en.
5. Web site: Corder. Frank. 2022-01-11. Day after Senate leaders propose teacher pay increase, Mississippi House version raises the bar even higher. 2022-01-19. Mississippi Politics and News - Y'all Politics. en-US.