Jim Wheeler
Jim Wheeler | |
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| Minority Leader of the Nevada Assembly | |
| In office February 6, 2017 – June 4, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Irene Bustamante Adams |
| Succeeded by | Robin Titus |
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 39th district | |
| In office November 7, 2012 – November 9, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Kelly Kite |
| Succeeded by | Ken Gray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Floyd James Wheeler November 8, 1953 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1975–1977 |
Floyd James Wheeler (born November 8, 1953) is an American businessman and politician from the state of Nevada. A member of the Republican Party, Wheeler served in the Nevada Assembly, representing the 39th district.
Early career
[edit]Wheeler was the chief executive officer of Powerdyne Automotive Products.[1]
Nevada Assembly
[edit]Wheeler first ran for the Nevada Assembly in 2010, seeking to replace James Settelmeyer, who was not running for reelection.[1] However, Kelly Kite won the election.
Wheeler was first elected in 2012, defeating Kelly Kite.[2]
Tenure
[edit]Assembly Bill 86 was a bill that would have reduced the minimum age to gamble from 21 to 18. Wheeler supported the bill.[3] However, the bill died in the senate.[4]
Minority leader (2017 - 2019)
[edit]Wheeler served as a minority leader from 2017 until his resignation in 2019. He was replaced by assemblywoman Robin L. Titus.[5] Wheeler won re-election back to the 39th district.
Criticism
[edit]In September 2013, Kelly Kite, a former Assembly member who was defeated by Wheeler in the 2012 election, filed an ethics complaint against Wheeler, stating that he did not live in the 39th district.[6][7] Kite later filed another complaint against Wheeler in September 2013 for failing to disclose a lien.[2]
In October 2013 the state Democratic Party on Monday released a YouTube video filmed in August in which Wheeler told constituents that he would vote to reinstitute slavery if his constituents wanted him to. On October 29, Wheeler apologized, saying, "If my comments were taken with offense by anyone, I sincerely apologize. I intended the statement as an extreme example of something unacceptable, and hope that’s how it’s taken."[8][9]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Jim Wheeler to seek Settelmeyer's seat". Nevada Appeal. January 23, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- 1 2 Ryan, Cy (September 30, 2013). "Complaint filed against freshman state assemblyman for failure to disclose lien". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Proposal To Lower Nevada's Gambling Age Encounters Skepticism". Nevada Public Radio. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ↑ "Bill to lower gambling age appears to be DOA in Nevada Legislature". February 19, 2017.
- ↑ "Jim Wheeler resigns as Nevada Assembly minority leader". Las Vegas Review-Journal. June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ↑ Vogel, Ed (September 30, 2013). "Former Minden assemblyman files complaint against successor". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "On Your Side: Nevada lawmaker questioned about residency issue". My News 4. October 8, 2013. Archived from the original on November 1, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- ↑ Vogel, Ed (October 29, 2013). "Wheeler apologizes for slavery statement, Chamber calls for his resignation". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Doughman, Andrew (October 28, 2013). "Nevada lawmaker says he'd vote for slavery if his constituents wanted him to". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
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