1. Robert Reichert was born on August 11,1948 and is an American Democratic politician and former mayor of Macon, Georgia, the fourth largest city in the state.
13 Facts About Robert Reichert
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Robert Reichert graduated from Stratford Academy in Macon in 1966 and thereafter enrolled at the University of Georgia at Athens.
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Robert Reichert left the university in 1968 and entered the United States Army.
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In 1992, Reichert was elected to the Georgia House from northwest Macon and Bibb County.
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Robert Reichert served a full decade but did not seek re-election in 2002.
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Robert Reichert won the nomination, and then won the November 6,2007, mayoral election with 96 percent of the vote.
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In June 2013, Robert Reichert was one of six mayoral candidates for the consolidated government of Macon-Bibb.
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On March 19,2015, Robert Reichert announced that he would seek a second full term as mayor of Macon-Bibb.
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Robert Reichert went on to win the election uncontested, as his challenger, local pastor and attorney Lonzy Edwards, suspended his campaign due to health concerns on April 19,2016, and died 10 days later.
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In November 2020, Robert Reichert vetoed an anti-discrimination ordinance for all Macon residents who are LGBTQIA+.
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Robert Reichert attributed his decision in part to the timing of the bill so late in the term.
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Robert Reichert stated the apprehension of the commissioners to amend the bill to address religious freedom concerns attributed to his decision.
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Supporters of the bill, including many local attorneys urged him to sign it, claiming that Robert Reichert had not referenced any specific legal concerns.