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David Jacoby (politician)

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David Jacoby
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 74th district
Assumed office
2003
Preceded byDick Myers
Personal details
Born1956 (age 67–68)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLynette
ChildrenEllie, Anna
Alma materUniversity of Northern Iowa
OccupationSmall Business Owner, Dave's Resale
WebsiteJacoby's website

David Jacoby (born 1956) is the Iowa State Representative from the 74th District.[1] A Democrat, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2003, when he was elected in a special election following the resignation of Dick Myers.[2]

Jacoby currently serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Appropriations committee; the Human Resources committee; the State Government committee; and the Commerce committee, where he is chair.

Jacoby was reelected in 2006 with 9,639 votes, running unopposed.[3]

Early life and education

Jacoby was born and raised in Marion, Iowa. He graduated from Marion High School and later obtained his B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa.[4]

Family

Jacoby is the son of George and Millie Jacoby. He is married to his wife Lynette and together they have two daughters, Ellie and Anna.[4]

Career

Outside politics Jacoby is a small business owner. His business, Dave's Resale, works in estate sales.[4]

Organizations

Jacoby is a member of the following organizations:

  • Carpenter's Local 1260
  • Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Youth Leadership Program Board
  • Alternative School Committee
  • Empowerment Board
  • Juvenile Justice Committee
  • St Thomas More Catholic Church[4]

References

  1. ^ https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator/legislatorAllYears?personID=320
  2. ^ August 26, 2003 House District 30 Special Election
  3. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2007. Retrieved September 19, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ a b c d "Dave Jacoby". Iowa House Democrats. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by 30th District
2003 – present
Succeeded by