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.

James H. Meyer
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 48th district
In office
1993 - 2009
Succeeded byMichael Connelly
Personal details
Born (1943-10-28) October 28, 1943 (age 80)
Sibley, Iowa
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBonnie
Professioninsurance agent

Biography edit

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 edit

In the 1992 general election, Meyer was elected to represent the 82nd district.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ 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.

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