Jim Anderson (born March 17, 1943) is an American politician who served as a member of the Wyoming Senate from the 2nd district, which includes Converse County and Platte County.[1][2]
Jim Anderson | |
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Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 2nd district | |
In office 2001 – March 3, 2015 | |
Succeeded by | Brian Boner |
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
In office 1997–2000 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Douglas, Wyoming, U.S. | March 17, 1943
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Chadron State College |
Jim Anderson was born on March 17, 1943, in Douglas, Wyoming.[1][2] He graduated from Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska, and did some postgraduate work at the University of Wyoming.[1][2]
He served as a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1997 to 2000.[1][2] From 2001 until his resignation on March 3, 2015, he served as a member of the Wyoming Senate.[1][2] He served as President of the Wyoming Senate.[3][4] He has stated that education is "the biggest social issue."[5] He is opposed to gambling.[6] In 2010, he sponsored a bill of 'cowboy ethics' after reading James Owen's book, Code of the West, about applying these principles to business.[7]
He is a member of the Rotary International, the Glenrock Chamber of Commerce, the National Rifle Association of America, Moose International.[1][2] He serves on the Board of Directors of the Mining Associates of Wyoming.[8] He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Council of State Governments.[9]
He lived in Glenrock, Wyoming.[1] He is married with two children and ten grandchildren.[1][2] He is a Protestant.[1][2]