Jim Arnold (politician) explained

Jim Arnold
State Senate:Indiana
State:Indiana
District:8th
Term Start:March 25, 2007
Term End:November 9, 2016
Preceded:Anita Bowser[1]
Succeeded:Mike Bohacek
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:2 December 1950
Birth Place:Michigan City, Indiana
Alma Mater:Valparaiso University, Indiana University
Profession:sheriff
Spouse:Lauren Arnold
Residence:LaPorte, Indiana

Jim Arnold (born December 2, 1950) is a former Democratic member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 8th district between March 2007 and November 2016.

Early life

Arnold grew up in Michigan City, Indiana, and graduated from Elston High School in 1962.[2] He attended Western Michigan University for one semester before joining the U.S. Air Force. He later completed a bachelor's degree in political science at Valparaiso University.

Career

Arnold worked in law enforcement for 32 years, four years in the La Porte County Prosecutor's Office, and eight as LaPort County Sheriff. In January 2007, Arnold retired as LaPorte County Sheriff. In March 2007, he began representing District 8 in the state legislature. In 2012, Arnold was named Legislator of the Year by the Disabled American Veterans.[3]

In January 2016, Arnold announced that he would not seek re-election.

In November 2018, Arnold was nominated to Indiana's Motor Vehicles Sales Advisory Board and was sworn in on December 13, 2018.

References

  1. Web site: Offices. 2015-03-03. Capitol & Washington. en. 2019-11-13.
  2. Web site: Jim Arnold finds new way to serve. Herrold. PHIL. 30 December 2018. Herald Argus. en. 2019-11-13.
  3. Web site: 2016-01-13 . Sen. Jim Arnold Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year . 2019-11-13 . WFYI Public Media . en-us.

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