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Antonio Parkinson

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Antonio Parkinson
Parkinson in 2023
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 98th[1] district
Assumed office
March 8, 2011
Preceded byUlysses Jones, Jr.
Personal details
BornJuly 14, 1969
Oakland, California
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceMemphis, Tennessee
ProfessionPublic relations, marketing, entertainment
Websitetnrepparkinson.com
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service4.5 years
RankCorporal
Battles/warsDesert Storm

Antonio Parkinson[2] (born July 14, 1969, in Oakland, California) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 98 since his special election March 8, 2011, following the death of Representative Ulysses Jones, Jr.

Early life and business career

Antonio Parkinson was born July 14, 1969, in Oakland, California. He served in the United States Marine Corps, which led him to reside in Memphis, Tennessee. While living in Memphis, Parkinson joined the Shelby County Fire Department and rose to the ranks of Lieutenant before retiring.

Antonio Parkinson owns Black Market Strategies, a public relations and marketing firm. Prior to becoming owner, he served on the board of directors of ABetterMemphis.com, which created a vehicle for citizens of Memphis and Shelby County to voice their likes, dislikes, opinions and solutions for issues and opportunities within the city and county. Parkinson is also a member of Breath of Life Christian Center.

Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives

Antonio Parkinson won a special election on March 8, 2011, in the 98th Legislative District of Tennessee following the death of Representative Ulysses Jones, Jr. Parkinson won 3,811 votes (nearly 100%) against write-in candidate Artie Smith.[3] In 2012 Parkinson was unopposed for the August 2, 2012, Democratic Primary, winning with 3,688 votes[4] and won the November 6, 2012, General election with 15,271 votes (100%) against write-in candidate Jacques Roberts.[5]

Antonio Parkinson has been named Tennessee Legislator of the Year four times with one of the awards being Regional Legislator of the Year. Parkinson recognizes himself as a staunch fighter for public education and justice reform.

Some of the more noteworthy legislation that Parkinson has passed is: The Healthy Workplace Act to eliminate workplace bullying in Tennessee; Kimberlee's Law to ensure that criminals convicted of aggravated rape serve 100% of their sentence (Tennessee is the first state in the union to pass Kimberlee type of legislation); The Neighborhood Protection Act to standing Neighborhood Associations, watch groups and others to file restraining orders for relief from criminals that target their neighborhoods; TN House of Representatives Cosmetology law, that created apprenticeships for cosmetology students and allows for free standing schools of natural hair, aesthetics and manicuring in the state of Tennessee.

References

  1. ^ "Rep. Antonio Parkinson". Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  2. ^ "Antonio Parkinson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  3. ^ "State of Tennessee March 8, 2011 Special General Election" (PDF). Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee Secretary of State. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 14, 2015. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  4. ^ "State of Tennessee August 2, 2012 Democratic Primary" (PDF). Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee Secretary of State. p. 204. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 13, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  5. ^ "State of Tennessee November 6, 2012 General Election" (PDF). Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee Secretary of State. p. 103. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 13, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2014.

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