James E. Powers

James E. Powers (born May 30, 1931) is an American politician from New York.

Life

He was born on May 30, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated B.Sc. from Northern Illinois University, and M.A. in labor and industrial relations from the University of Illinois. He taught at East High School, in Rochester, New York from 1958 to 1966. He married Lucille Ann DeFrank.[1] He entered politics as a Democrat.

Powers was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1965 and 1966.

He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1967 to 1972, sitting in the 177th, 178th and 179th New York State Legislatures.

References

  1. New York Red Book (1970–1971; pg. 102)
New York Assembly
Preceded by
Paul B. Hanks, Jr.
New York State Assembly
Monroe County, 3rd District

1965
Succeeded by
district abolished
Preceded by
new district
New York State Assembly
147th District

1966
Succeeded by
Dorothy H. Rose
New York State Senate
Preceded by
James H. Donovan
New York State Senate
51st District

1967–1972
Succeeded by
William T. Smith


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