Micky Hammon
Micky Hammon | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office January 12, 2011 – February 22, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Guin |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| In office November 6, 2002 – September 11, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Angelo Mancuso |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Pam Hammon |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Calhoun Community College |
Micky Hammon is a former American politician. He served as Republican member and Majority Leader of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing the 4th district, Limestone and Morgan counties.[1][2] Hammon resigned as House Majority Leader in February 2017 before announcing in July 2017 that he would be retiring and would not see reelection in 2018.[3][4]
In September 2017, Hammon pleaded guilty to devising a scheme to commit mail fraud after he used campaign funds for personal use (a felony). The scheme took place in 2013 and 2014. He was convicted in 2018.[5][6]
Early life
He received an electrical degree from Calhoun Community College.[1]
Career
He works as an electrical contractor.[1] He is a member of Associated Builders and Contractors, Business Council of Alabama, the Decatur Chamber of Commerce, the Morgan County Economic Development Association, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the Tennessee Valley Training Center, and the United States Chamber of Commerce.[1][2]
Politics
He was first elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2002.[6] After Republicans took control of the House following the 2010 elections, Hammon was elected majority leader. He remained in that position until February 2017.[7]
He was a member of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee (Vice Chair), Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee (Chair), Subcommittee on Economic Development and Incentives (Chair), and Subcommittee on Homeland Security and Immigration (Chair).[2]
He was endorsed by The Alabama Tea Party Express.[8] In 2011, he co-authored an anti-immigration bill, calling it "a jobs-creation bill for Americans";[9] one critic said it was "the most hateful, mean-spirited anti-immigration bill in the country".[10]
Personal life
He is married to Pam Hammon, and they have three children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Alabama House of Representatives Archived 2013-02-21 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c Project Vote Smart
- ^ "Rep. Micky Hammon resigns as Alabama House GOP leader". Alabama Media Group. February 22, 2017.
- ^ "Rep. Micky Hammon, sponsor of immigration bill, won't run next year". Alabama Media Group.
- ^ "Alabama state Rep. Micky Hammon pleads guilty to mail fraud". Alabama Media Group.
- ^ a b Brian Lyman, Former House Majority Leader Micky Hammon pleads guilty to mail fraud, Montgomery Advertiser (September 26, 2017).
- ^ Mike Cason, Rep. Micky Hammon resigns as Alabama House GOP leader, AL.com (February 22, 2017).
- ^ The Alabama Tea Party Express
- ^ Scott Beaulier, Daniel J. Smith, Darrick C. Luke, Tough on Immigration Is Tough on Economic Growth, The Freeman, January 4, 2012
- ^ Moon, Josh (October 10, 2017). "The Real Crooks Are Wearing Suits". Alabama Reporter. Retrieved October 10, 2017.