Bobby Singleton
Bobby Singleton | |
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| Minority Leader of the Alabama Senate | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Billy Beasley |
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office January 26, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Steele |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 72nd district | |
| In office November 6, 2002 – January 26, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Hayden |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Howard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 25, 1962 (age 62) Greensboro, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Alabama State University (BA) Miles Law School (JD) |
| Website | Official website |
Bobby D. Singleton (born March 25, 1962)[1] is an American politician who is currently a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 24th District since a special election in January 2005. Previously he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 2002 through 2005.
Biography
[edit]Born in Greensboro, Alabama, Singleton received a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice from Alabama State University[2] and a J.D. from Miles Law School. He is a member of the Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church in Greensboro.[3] Singleton is the former chairman of the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus[4] as well as Minority Whip of the Democratic caucus.[5]
Controversy
[edit]On July 1, 2010, Singleton was arrested for blocking the entrance to Greenetrack gambling hall in Eutaw, Alabama. He was blocking members of Alabama Governor Bob Riley's Task Force on Illegal Gambling from entering the facility; which was a violation of a state Supreme Court order to re-enter and re-secure the site. Fifteen others were arrested including Greenetrack's CEO.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Editor, Tommy Stevenson Associate. "STATE SENATE | DISTRICT 24: Singleton pushes education, economic development". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Senator Bobby Singleton". Higher Ed Partners. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ "Bobby Singleton: Biography". Alabama State Senate. Archived from the original on May 16, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
- ^ "Rep. Napoleon Bracy Elected Chairman of Alabama Legislative Black Caucus". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "Statehouse Leaders". National Black Caucus of State Legislators. Archived from the original on 9 April 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "Singleton, Winn among 16 arrested at Greenetrack". Tuscaloosa News. July 1, 2010.
External links
[edit]- Alabama State Legislature: Senator Bobby Singleton - official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Bobby D. Singleton (AL)[permanent dead link] profile
- Follow the Money - Bobby D. Singleton: 2006 2002 campaign contributions
- Political profile at Bama Politics
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