Jim Wheeler

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Jim Wheeler
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Minority Leader of the Nevada Assembly
In office
February 6, 2017 – June 4, 2019
Preceded byIrene Bustamante Adams
Succeeded byRobin L. Titus
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 39th district
Assumed office
February 4, 2013
Preceded byKelly Kite
Personal details
Born
Floyd James Wheeler

(1953-11-08) November 8, 1953 (age 68)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children3
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service1975–1977

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 is currently a member of the Nevada Assembly, representing the 39th district.

Early career[]

Wheeler was the chief executive officer of Powerdyne Automotive Products.[1]

Nevada assembly[]

Assemblyman[]

Wheeler first ran for the Nevada Assembly in 2010, seeking to replace James Settelmeyer, who was not running for reelection.[1] However, won the election.

Wheeler was first elected in 2012, defeating Kelly Kite.[2]

Tenure[]

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]

Minority leader (2017 - 2019)[]

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.

Criticism[]

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]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Jim Wheeler to seek Settelmeyer's seat". Nevada Appeal. January 23, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b Ryan, Cy (September 30, 2013). "Complaint filed against freshman state assemblyman for failure to disclose lien". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Proposal To Lower Nevada's Gambling Age Encounters Skepticism". Nevada Public Radio. Retrieved June 3, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Bill to lower gambling age appears to be DOA in Nevada Legislature". February 19, 2017.
  5. ^ "Jim Wheeler resigns as Nevada Assembly minority leader". Las Vegas Review-Journal. June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Doughman, Andrew (October 28, 2013). "Nevada lawmaker says he'd vote for slavery if his constituents wanted him to". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "On Your Side: Nevada lawmaker questioned about residency issue". My News 4. October 8, 2013. Archived from the original on November 1, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2013.

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2017–present 		Succeeded by
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