| Dennis Baxley | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 24 district |
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| In office 2000-2007 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1952 |
| 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.