George Shea Flinn III (born January 30, 1973) is an American attorney and Democratic Party politician who served as a member of the Tennessee Senate. When Steve Cohen resigned from the chamber shortly after his election to the United States House of Representatives, the Shelby County Commission appointed Flinn to fill the seat until a special election could be held.[1] From 2007 to 2015, Flinn served on the Memphis City Council.[2]

Shea Flinn
Member of the Memphis City Council
from the 9th district
In office
January 2008 – April 29, 2015
Preceded byTom Marshall
Succeeded byAlan Crone
Member of the Tennessee Senate
from the 30th district
In office
December 29, 2006 – March 14, 2007
Preceded bySteve Cohen
Succeeded byBeverly Marrero
Personal details
Born
George Shea Flinn III

(1973-01-30) January 30, 1973 (age 51)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAmy Raiford
Alma materRhodes College (BA)
University of Memphis (JD)

Flinn's father, George Flinn, is a Memphis physician who has run for Congress multiple times as a Republican.

References edit

  1. ^ Baker, Jackson (December 29, 2006). "Shea Flinn Sworn in as State Senator". Memphis Flyer. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  2. ^ Taylor, Eryn; Ransom, Richard (May 3, 2015). "Shea Flinn leaves the City Council". WREG.com. Retrieved September 11, 2018.