Dennis K. Baxley

Dennis Baxley
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 24 district
In office 2000-2007
Personal details
Born	August 22, 1952 (1952-08-22) (age 59)
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Micheline Begin
Profession	Funeral Director
Religion	Pentecostal

Dennis K. Baxley (born August 22, 1952 in Ocala, Florida) is a member of the Florida House of Representatives.

Baxley has served twice in the Florida House. He first served from 2000-2007 (serving as Speaker pro tempore from 2006 to June 12, 2007)^[1]. After being subject to term limits, Baxley ran again in 2009 (the Florida Constitution allows term-limited legislators to run again after one term) and regained his seat.

Baxley is considered a social conservative, and served as executive director of the Christian Coalition of Florida for 18 months ending in June 2009.^[2] Baxley was involved in the Terri Schiavo case, as well as gun rights issues.^[3]

Baxley also served as Mayor/Commissioner of Belleview, Florida, from 1982 to 1983.

He received his Bachelors degree from the Florida State University in 1974. In addition, he received a degree in Funeral Services. It should also be noted he lives in Ocala, Florida with his family.

External links

• Official Bio of Representative Baxley for the Florida House
• Official Website

References

1. ^ "Florida House of Representatives, Biographical Information". http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4200&SessionId=54. 
2. ^ ""Fla. Christian Coalition head Baxley quits to endorse Rubio", The Gainesville Sun, June 2009". http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090608/ARTICLES/906089897?p=1&tc=pg. 
3. ^ "Charlie Dean Moves On, Dennis Baxley Heads Home, Orlando Sentinel, June 2007". http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2007/06/charlie_dean_on.html. 

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Name	Baxley, Dennis K.
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Date of birth	August 22, 1952
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