James H. Meyer
James H. Meyer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| In office 1993 - 2009 | |
| Succeeded by | Michael Connelly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 28, 1943 Sibley, Iowa |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Bonnie |
| Profession | insurance agent |
James H. Meyer, known as 'Jim' Meyer, was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1993 until his retirement at the end of his term in January 2009.
Biography
Meyer received a Bachelor of Arts in political science and history from Upper Iowa University. He served in the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Air Force. He served as a deputy mayor and village trustee of Bolingbrook, as a member of Congressman Harris Fawell's science and technology advisory committee and as a vice president of the northern Illinois chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.[1]
Illinois House of Representatives
In the 1992 general election, Meyer was elected to represent the 82nd district.[1]
References
- ^ a b Pollock, James. "New members of Illinois House: The issues they view as most important to constituents and state". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. p. 19. ISSN 0738-9663.
External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative James H. Meyer (R) 48th District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative James H. 'Jim' Meyer (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - James H (Jim) Meyer