James Harold Thompson (born November 10, 1944) was an American politician in the state of Florida.
James Harold Thompson | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
| In office November 5, 1974 – November 2, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Herb Morgan |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
| In office November 2, 1982 – November 4, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Rob Trammell |
| Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office 1985–1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 10, 1944 Mobile, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Thompson was born in Mobile, Alabama. He moved to Florida in 1945 with his family, and later attended Florida State University, earning a Juris Doctor degree. He is an attorney.[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives in the 10th district from November 5, 1974, to November 2, 1982, and the 8th district from November 2, 1982, to November 4, 1986. From 1985 to 1986, he was Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.[2]
In 1992, Gov. Lawton Chiles appointed Thompson to lead a committee reviewing the Growth Management Act.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "James Harold Thompson - 2018 - 2020 ( Speaker Oliva )". www.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved Sep 25, 2019.
- ^ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ "PEOPLE // James Harold Thompson". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ "Panel to grade growth law". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-08-29.