O. James Lighthizer

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O. James Lighthizer (born March 20, 1946) is an American politician and a Democrat who served as County Executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland from 1982-1990.

Prior to serving as County Executive, Lighthizer was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1979-1982.

After his term ended, Lighthizer served as the Secretary of Transportation to Governor William Donald Schaefer form 1991-1995. Since leaving state service, Lighthizer has served as the President of the Civil War Preservation Trust since 1999.

In December 2004, Lighthizer was appointed by Governor Bob Ehrlich to co-chair the Task Force on Traffic Capacity Across the Chesapeake Bay.

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Preceded by
Robert A. Pascal
Anne Arundel County Executive
1982—1990
Succeeded by
Robert R. Neall