Jim Arnold (born December 2, 1950) is a former Democratic member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 8th district between March 2007 and November 2016.
Jim Arnold | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office March 25, 2007 – November 9, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Anita Bowser[1] |
| Succeeded by | Mike Bohacek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 2, 1950 Michigan City, Indiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lauren Arnold |
| Residence | LaPorte, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Valparaiso University, Indiana University |
| Profession | sheriff |
Early life
editArnold grew up in Michigan City, Indiana, and graduated from Elston High School in 1962.[2] He attended Western Michigan University for one semester before joining the U.S. Air Force.[2] He later completed a bachelor's degree in political science at Valparaiso University.[2]
Career
editArnold worked in law enforcement for 32 years, four years in the La Porte County Prosecutor's Office, and eight as LaPort County Sheriff.[2] In January 2007, Arnold retired as LaPorte County Sheriff. In March 2007, he began representing District 8 in the state legislature. In 2012, Arnold was named Legislator of the Year by the Disabled American Veterans.[3]
In January 2016, Arnold announced that he would not seek re-election.[3]
In November 2018, Arnold was nominated to Indiana's Motor Vehicles Sales Advisory Board and was sworn in on December 13, 2018.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Offices". Capitol & Washington. 2015-03-03. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ^ a b c d e Herrold, PHIL (30 December 2018). "Jim Arnold finds new way to serve". Herald Argus. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ^ a b "Sen. Jim Arnold Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year". WFYI Public Media. 2016-01-13. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
External links
edit- State Senator Jim Arnold official Indiana State Legislature site
- Profile at Vote Smart
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