Paul Bailey (politician) explained

Paul Bailey
Birth Date:4 March 1968
Alma Mater:Tennessee Tech University
Education:White County High School
Party:Republican
Spouse:Amy Bailey
Children:3
State Senate:Tennessee
District:15th
Termstart:January 13, 2015
Predecessor:Charlotte Burks

Paul Bailey (born March 4, 1968) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate, where he represents District 15. Bailey is most well known for introducing a bill making it a felony to camp on public grounds. This bill has been opposed by nearly all homeless organizations nationwide.

Early life

Paul Bailey was born on March 4, 1968.[1] He was educated at White County High School in Sparta, Tennessee.[1] He graduated from Tennessee Tech.[1]

Career

Bailey has been the general manager and vice president of Charles Bailey Trucking, Inc., a trucking company headquartered in Cookeville, Tennessee, for nearly three decades. He is also a farmer.[1]

Bailey serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate, where he represents District 15, encompassing Cumberland, Jackson, Overton, Bledsoe, Putnam, and White Counties.[2]

Bailey serves as the vice chairman of the National Reined Cow Horse Association.[3]

Personal life

With his wife Amy, Bailey has three children.[1] They reside in White County, Tennessee.[4] He claims to be a Christian.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Senator Paul Bailey. Tennessee General Assembly. January 28, 2016.
  2. Web site: Paul Bailey. Tennessee Senate Republican Caucus. January 28, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20151105033016/http://www.tngopsenate.com/members/senator-paul-bailey. November 5, 2015. dead.
  3. Web site: 2015 NRCHA Board of Directors. National Reined Cow Horse Association. January 28, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160102080754/http://nrchadata.com/pdf/news/2015/2015_BOD.pdf. January 2, 2016. dead.
  4. Web site: About Paul Bailey. Paul Bailey for State Senate. January 28, 2016.