Jim Hodder (politician)
| The Honourable Jim Hodder B.Ed., B.A., Former MHA | |
|---|---|
| MHA for Port au Port | |
| In office 2003–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald Smith |
| Succeeded by | Tony Cornect |
| In office 1975–1993 | |
| Preceded by | First Member |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 29, 1940 Rose Blanche, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative (1985-2007) |
| Other political affiliations |
Liberal (1975-1985) |
| Residence | Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Occupation | High School Teacher |
Jim Hodder (born December 29, 1940 in Rose Blanche, Newfoundland and Labrador) is a former Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Port au Port in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1975 to 1993, and again from 2003 to 2007.[1] He started as a member of the Liberal Party, but in 1985 he crossed the floor to join Brian Peckford's Progressive Conservative government.
A graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland with bachelor degrees in history and education, he was a high school teacher and principal in Stephenville before entering politics
He retired from the legislature for health reasons in January 2007, and was succeeded by Tony Cornect in a by-election.
References
- ↑ Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2003. cbc.ca.