Jim Trujillo
Jim Trujillo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 45th district | |
| In office 2003 – September 29, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Patsy Trujillo |
| Succeeded by | Linda Serrato |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Education | College of Santa Fe |
Jim R. Trujillo[1] is an American politician and businessman who served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2003 to 2020. Trujillo was appointed by Governor Bill Richardson to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Patsy Trujillo (no relation).
Education[]
Trujillo graduated from Pojoaque High School and studied architecture at the College of Santa Fe (now the Santa Fe University of Art and Design).
Career[]
A businessman, Trujillo owned an operated a store. He was appointed to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2003. In 2019, he announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020.[2][3]
On September 29, 2020, Trujillo resigned from his seat prior to the end of his term, citing health concerns.[4] After Trujillo's resignation, it was announced that the Santa Fe County Commission would appoint an interim successor to serve for the remainder of Trujillo's term. In October 2020, Linda Serrato, a businesswoman and former political advisor to Ben Ray Luján, was selected to fill the remainder of Trujilo's term.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Jim Trujillo's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
- ^ "Jim Trujillo". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ Chief, Dan Boyd | Journal Capitol Bureau. "Longtime legislator from Santa Fe won't run again". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ Editor, T. S. Last | Journal North. "State Rep. Jim Trujillo formally resigns". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Trujillo resigns from New Mexico House, leaving office early". AP NEWS. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
External links[]
- Official page at the New Mexico Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Jim Trujillo at Ballotpedia
- Jim R. Trujillo at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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