Harold James (August 7, 1942 – April 28, 2022) was a Democratic politician, and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Before his election to the House of Representatives, James served as a police officer.
Harold James | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 186th district | |
| In office May 8, 2012[1] – 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kenyatta Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Jordan A. Harris |
| In office January 3, 1989 – November 30, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | David Shadding |
| Succeeded by | Kenyatta Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1942 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 28, 2022 (aged 79) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Temple University |
| Profession | police officer |
Biography
editJames represented the 186th District from 1989 until 2008,[2] serving as the first Chairman of the Gaming Oversight Committee, which was formed at the start of the 2007 legislation session. He was then defeated in the primary election by Kenyatta Johnson.
Later, after winning a special election to replace Johnson (who was elected to Philadelphia City Council) he served from April 2012 through January 2013. He chose not to run for reelection to a full term in 2012.
In 2015, he was found guilty of corruption.[3]
Death
editJames died in Philadelphia on April 28, 2022, at the age of seventy-nine.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "6 New State Reps Sworn In". Politics News. NBC 10 Philadelphia. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ^ "Rep. Harold James". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-10-11. Retrieved 2008-11-18.
- ^ Couloumbis, Angela; McCoy, Craig. "Two more Dems plead guilty in sting case". www.inquirer.com. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ "Harold James".
- ^ Jackson, James (29 April 2022). "Harold James, former State Rep. dies at 79". www.phillytrib.com. The Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
External links
edit- Harold James (D) official PA House website
- State Representative Harold James official caucus website
