Jim Whelan
New Jersey State Senator
Jim Whelan (November 8, 1948 – August 22, 2017) was an American Democratic Party politician. He served in the New Jersey State Senate where he represented the 2nd Legislative District, from January 8, 2008, until his death.
Jim Whelan | |
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Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 2nd district | |
In office January 8, 2008 – August 22, 2017 | |
Preceded by | James J. McCullough |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 2nd district | |
In office January 10, 2006 – January 8, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Kirk W. Conover |
Succeeded by | John F. Amodeo |
Mayor of Atlantic City | |
In office January 1, 1990 – December 31, 2001 | |
Preceded by | James L. Usry |
Succeeded by | Lorenzo Langford |
Member of the Atlantic City Council | |
In office January 1, 1982 – December 31, 1989 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | November 8, 1948
Died | August 22, 2017 Atlantic City, New Jersey | (aged 68)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Kathy |
Residence | Atlantic City |
Alma mater | B.A Temple University (English Education) M.Ed Temple University |
Occupation | Teacher |
Website | Legislative web page |
Whelan died at age 68 of a heart attack as complications from kidney surgery on August 22, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[1]
References
change- ↑ Jackson, Vincent; and Huba, Nicholas. "State Sen. Jim Whelan died Tuesday", Press of Atlantic City, August 22, 2017. Accessed August 22, 2017. "Former State Sen. Jim Whelan, D-Atlantic, who spent more than 30 years in public life, died Tuesday. He was 68."