Bobby Dyer (politician)
Robert M. "Bobby" Dyer is an American politician currently serving as the Mayor of Virginia Beach, Virginia.[1] Prior to being elected mayor, Dyer served as a member of the city council for 14 years. Dyer has also been a physical therapist for over 40 years and a professor of government at his alma mater, Regent University.[2][3] He won the November 2018 election for mayor despite being outraised by his opponent Ben Davenport nearly 5 to 1.[4]
Bobby Dyer | |
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| Mayor of Virginia Beach | |
| Assumed office November 20, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Louis Jones (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950 (age 69–70) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Trish Dyer |
| Education | Saint Louis University (BS) Fairleigh Dickinson University (MPA) Regent University (PhD) |
Dyer is running to keep his spot in the November 2020 election; on June 9, 2020, Jody Wagner announced she is running for the seat; Dyer's previous opposition, City Councilman Aaron Rouse, ended his campaign on May 30.[5][6]
References
- "A new mayor has been elected in Virginia Beach, Bobby Dyer". 13 News Now. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Skelton, Alissa (November 16, 2018). "Councilman Bobby Dyer is becoming mayor of Virginia Beach. Here's how he intends to lead". The Virginian Post. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Skelton, Alissa (October 27, 2018). "Who will become the next mayor of Virginia Beach?". The Virginian Post. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Skelton, Alissa (November 6, 2018). "In Virginia Beach mayor's race, longtime councilman will become the new mayor". The Virginian Post. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- "Jody Wagner announces run for Virginia Beach Mayor". WTKR. June 9, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- Arianna Herriott (May 30, 2020). "Virginia Beach City Councilman Aaron Rouse ends campaign for mayor". WTKR. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
External links
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Louis Jones Acting |
Mayor of Virginia Beach 2018–present |
Incumbent |
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