Jim Bates (politician)
Jim Bates | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 44th district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Duke Cunningham |
| Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors | |
| In office 1982–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Eckert |
| Succeeded by | Paul Fordem |
| In office January 5, 1977 – January 5, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Tom Hamilton |
| Member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for the 4th district | |
| In office 1976–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Bear |
| Succeeded by | Leon Williams |
| Member of the San Diego City Council from the 8th district | |
| In office 1971 – January 23, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Schaefer |
| Succeeded by | Jess Haro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1941 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Jim Bates (born July 21, 1941) is an American former politician who served as a Democratic elected official from San Diego, California. He served four terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 1991. He was the first congressman to be disciplined for sexual harassment.