Leonard Sullivan (December 12, 1934- October 4, 2021) was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives between 1986 and 2004 and as the Oklahoma County Assessor between 2004 and 2018.
Leonard Sullivan | |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma County Assessor | |
| In office 2004–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Stein |
| Succeeded by | Larry Stein |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 82nd district | |
| In office 1986–2004 | |
| Preceded by | George Osborne |
| Succeeded by | Guy Liebmann |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 12, 1934 Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | October 4, 2021 (aged 86) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Oklahoma State University |
Biography
editLeonard Sullivan was born on December 12, 1934, in Dale, Oklahoma, to Leonard Fulton Sullivan and Willie Lee Stone. He graduated from Dale High School and later graduated from Murray State College in 1956 where he was president of the League of Young Democrats. In 1958, he graduated from Oklahoma State University and served as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserves. He started Leonard E. Sullivan & Co. Commercial & Industrial Real Estate in 1975. In 1985, he was persuaded by local Republican leaders to run for the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[1]
He served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives between 1986 and 2004. After leaving the Oklahoma House he was elected Oklahoma County assessor for 14 years. He died on October 4, 2021.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Leonard Sullivan". sacredselections.org. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Former lawmaker, assessor Sullivan dies at 86". The Journal Record. October 5, 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2024.