Jim Wheeler | |
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Minority Leader of the Nevada Assembly | |
In office February 6, 2017 –June 4, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Irene Bustamante Adams |
Succeeded by | Robin Titus |
Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 39th district | |
In office November 7,2012 –November 9,2022 | |
Preceded by | Kelly Kite |
Succeeded by | Ken Gray |
Personal details | |
Born | Floyd James Wheeler November 8,1953 Los Angeles,California,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 3 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1975–1977 |
Floyd James Wheeler (born November 8,1953) is an American businessman and politician from the state of Nevada. A member of the Republican Party,Wheeler served in the Nevada Assembly,representing the 39th district.
Wheeler was the chief executive officer of Powerdyne Automotive Products. [1]
Wheeler first ran for the Nevada Assembly in 2010,seeking to replace James Settelmeyer,who was not running for reelection. [1] However,Kelly Kite won the election.
Wheeler was first elected in 2012,defeating Kelly Kite. [2]
Assembly Bill 86 was a bill that would have reduced the minimum age to gamble from 21 to 18. Wheeler supported the bill. [3] However,the bill died in the senate. [4]
Wheeler served as a minority leader from 2017 until his resignation in 2019. He was replaced by assemblywoman Robin L. Titus. [5] Wheeler won re-election back to the 39th district.
Wheeler told constituents that he would vote to reinstitute slavery if his constituents wanted him to. [6] An ethics complaint was filed against Wheeler,stating that he does not live in the 39th district. [7] Another complaint was filed against Wheeler for failing to disclose a lien. [2]
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