Jim Hodder (politician)

The Honourable
Jim Hodder
B.Ed., B.A., Former MHA
MHA for Port au Port
In office
2003–2007
Preceded by Gerald Smith
Succeeded by Tony Cornect
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. 1 2 Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2003. cbc.ca.
  2. "Hansard". Newfoundland House of Assembly. November 24, 1993.
  3. "Health worries prompt 3rd retirement from Tory caucus". CBC News. January 12, 2007.
  4. "Port au Port MHA pledges oath in French". cbc.ca. March 5, 2007.


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