Quick Facts
Biography
Vincent Dixie (born August 20, 1973) is an American businessman, politician, and a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 54 since November 2018. 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.
Background
Dixie attended Tennessee State University where he received his Bachelors in Accounting (BBA) in 1997 and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in 2004. In 2009, he founded the bail bonding companies A Way Out Bonding and Bail U Out Bonding. Prior to this he worked in the health care industry as an international auditor for Hospital Corporation of America and Ardent Health Services.
2018 Election
The following are the results for the 2018 District 54 Election:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Vincent Dixie | 18,194 | 84.1 | |
| Independent | John Smith | 3,428 | 15.9 | |
| Total votes | 21,622 | 100 | ||
Legislative committees
Dixie currently serves as a member of the following legislative committees:
- Education Committee
- K–12 Subcommittee
- Health Committee
- Public Health Subcommittee
Political positions and sponsored bills
Criminal justice
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. He also sponsored HB 0881, a bill called the "Drug Treatment Instead of Incarceration Act".
Education
Dixie sponsored HB1550, the "Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program", a school voucher program for low- and middle-income students.
Health care
Dixie sponsored the following bills in relation to health including HB 887, which is the "Prescription Drug Fair Pricing Act", 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.
Gun rights
In 2018, Dixie received a rating of 13% from the National Rifle Association in regards to his gun rights positions.
Personal life
Dixie attends St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church where he serves as a member of the church's finance committee.
Others community involvements are:
- member, Omega Psi Phi fraternity
- member, National Association of Black Accountants
- member, Tennessee Association of Professional Bail Agents
- knight/ member, Knights of Peter Claver
- fellow/ co-chair, New Leaders Council Nashville Chapter
- House Member, 111th General Assembly
- Democratic Caucus Treasurer