RJ Hadley (born Rakeim Jerhal Hadley on January 14, 1969) is an American activist and former Tax Commissioner of Rockdale County, Georgia.[1] In 2008 he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention representing Georgia.[2]
RJ Hadley | |
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| Rockdale County Tax Commissioner | |
| In office December 30, 2012 – 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Ray |
| Succeeded by | Tisa Smart-Washington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1969 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Tarah Hadley |
| Residence | Conyers, Georgia |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College (BS) |
Hadley is a graduate of Dartmouth College. He has worked in the public sector as juvenile justice social worker for the State of New Jersey. He has also held software technology positions in the United States and abroad with the Federal Aviation Administration, Motorola, and Logica.[3] In 2009, he was appointed Chief of Staff for Rockdale County.[4] He served as the Chief Operating Officer for Affordable Housing CDC, a non-profit housing and economic development organization, until his election as Tax Commissioner in 2012.
In 2010, Hadley sought the Democratic Party's nomination for Senate in Georgia, losing to Labor Commissioner Mike Thurmond.[5] On January 29, 2011, he was elected vice-chair of County Parties with the Democratic Party of Georgia.[6]
Personal life edit
He is married to noted bird veterinarian Dr. Tarah Hadley. They met at Dartmouth.
Political activism edit
Hadley was an early volunteer for the Barack Obama presidential campaign when an Obama campaign office opened in Atlanta in 2007. He went on to volunteer for the Obama campaign throughout Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Texas.[7] In 2008, he was chosen by the Obama campaign to serve as an At-Large delegate at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. He was also the campaign manager for Richard Oden who became Rockdale County's first African-American Chairman in 2009.[8]
2010 U.S. Senate campaign edit
In 2009, Hadley announced his campaign to seek the Democratic Party of Georgia's nomination for United States Senate to replace Johnny Isakson, a Republican. For nearly a year he ran unopposed until Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond entered the race in the last week of qualifying.[9] In the primary election held on July 20, 2010, Hadley garnered 15.7% of the popular vote.[10]
Rockdale County Tax Commissioner edit
In 2012, Hadley was elected Tax Commissioner in Rockdale County. He defeated Republican incumbent Dan Ray with 51.73% of the vote.[11]
Further reading edit
References edit
- ^ "Rockdale County - Tax Commissioner's Office". Retrieved February 13, 2013.
- ^ "Georgia's Delegation To The Democratic National Convention". Retrieved December 31, 2010.
- ^ "Hadley seeks to oust Georgia Senate incumbent". April 1, 2010. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
- ^ "RJ Hadley Tapped for Chief of Staff Position" (PDF). Retrieved December 31, 2010.
- ^ "Democrat could make history in U.S. Senate race". June 18, 2010. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
- ^ "Rockdale Dem wins state party seat". Retrieved 10 May 2011.
- ^ "Hadley eager to serve". February 27, 2010. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
- ^ "Local residents take part in party conventions". August 28, 2010. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
- ^ "Last Minute Qualifying Rounds Out Races". Retrieved December 31, 2010.
- ^ "Official Results of the Tuesday, July 20, 2010 General Primary Election". August 4, 2010. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
- ^ "Rockdale County Election Results". Retrieved February 13, 2013.