Jim Hodder (politician)
| The Honourable Jim Hodder B.Ed., B.A., Former MHA | |
|---|---|
| MHA for Port au Port | |
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In office 2003–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald Smith |
| Succeeded by | Tony Cornect |
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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 |
James "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.[1] His father Walter also served in the Newfoundland assembly.[2]
He retired from the legislature for health reasons in January 2007,[3] and was succeeded by Tony Cornect in a by-election.[4]
References
- 1 2 Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2003. cbc.ca.
- ↑ "Hansard". Newfoundland House of Assembly. November 24, 1993.
- ↑ "Health worries prompt 3rd retirement from Tory caucus". CBC News. January 12, 2007.
- ↑ "Port au Port MHA pledges oath in French". cbc.ca. March 5, 2007.