James Eric Hodder (December 29, 1940 – March 2, 2021) was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Port au Port in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1975 to 1993, and again from 2003 to 2007.[1][2] He started as a member of the Liberal Party; however, in 1985, he crossed the floor to join Brian Peckford's Progressive Conservative government.
Jim Hodder | |
|---|---|
| MHA for Port au Port | |
| In office 2003–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald Smith |
| Succeeded by | Tony Cornect |
| In office 1975–1993 | |
| Preceded by | First Member |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 29, 1940 Rose Blanche, Dominion of Newfoundland |
| Died | March 2, 2021 (aged 80) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative (1985–2007) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (1975–1985) |
| Residence(s) | Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Occupation | High School Teacher |
A graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland with bachelor's degrees in history and education, he was a high school teacher and principal in Stephenville before entering politics.[1] His father Walter also served in the Newfoundland assembly.[3]
He retired from the legislature for health reasons in January 2007,[4] and was succeeded by Tony Cornect in a by-election.[5] He died in St. John's on March 2, 2021.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2003. cbc.ca.
- ^ "Former Cabinet Minister Jim Hodder Passes Away at 80".
- ^ "Hansard". Newfoundland House of Assembly. November 24, 1993.
- ^ "Health worries prompt 3rd retirement from Tory caucus". CBC News. January 12, 2007. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
- ^ "Port au Port MHA pledges oath in French". cbc.ca. March 5, 2007.
- ^ James Eric Hodder
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