Jim Wheeler

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Jim Wheeler
Member of the Nevada House of Representatives
from the 39th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
February 4, 2013
Preceded by Kelly Kite
Personal details
Born 1953 (age 60–61)
Political party Republican

Jim Wheeler (born 1953) is an American businessman and politician from the state of Nevada. A member of the Republican Party, Wheeler is a member of the Nevada Assembly, representing the 39th district.

Wheeler was the Chief Executive Officer of Powerdyne Automotive Products. He first ran for the Nevada Assembly in 2010, seeking to replace James Settelmeyer, who was not running for reelection.[1] He was first elected in 2012, defeating Kelly Kite.[2]

Wheeler told constituents that he would vote to reinstitute slavery if his constituents wanted him to.[3] An ethics complaint was filed against Wheeler, stating that he does not live in the 39th district.[4] Another complaint was filed against Wheeler for failing to disclose a lien.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Jim Wheeler to seek Settelmeyer's seat". Nevada Appeal. January 23, 2010. Retrieved 2013-10-30. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ryan, Cy (September 30, 2013). "Complaint filed against freshman state assemblyman for failure to disclose lien". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2013-10-29. 
  3. ↑ Doughman, Andrew (October 28, 2013). "Nevada lawmaker says he'd vote for slavery if his constituents wanted him to". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2013-10-29. 
  4. ↑ "On Your Side: Nevada lawmaker questioned about residency issue". My News 4. 2013-10-08. Retrieved 2013-10-29. 

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