Jim Sebesta
Jim Sebesta | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office 2002–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Locke Burt |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Justice |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office 1999–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Charlie Crist |
| Succeeded by | Anna Cowin |
| Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections | |
| In office 1970–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 24, 1935 Pontiac, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 29, 2024 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jean |
| Children | Six |
| Residence | Tampa, Florida |
| Alma mater | Loyola University (BSC) DePaul University (MBA) |
| Profession | Real Estate/Broker/Developer, |
James Alvin Sebesta (August 24, 1935 – January 29, 2024) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Florida Senate from 1998 to 2006. He previously served as Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections from 1970 to 1974. He died on January 29, 2024, at the age of 88.
Jim was a devout Catholic and a leader in several Parishes (especially Corpus Christi in Temple Terrace) and was an eloquent Lector every Sunday. He sacrificed much to make sure all six children had Catholic educations from kindergarten through high school.