Jim Wheeler

Jim Wheeler
Jim Wheeler
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 (age 71); Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Political 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

Wheeler was the chief executive officer of Powerdyne Automotive Products.^[1]

Nevada assembly

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

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)

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

Wheeler told constituents that he would vote to reinstitute slavery if his constituents wanted him to.^[6] An ethics complaint was filed against Wheeler, stating that he does not live in the 39th district.^[7] Another complaint was filed against Wheeler for failing to disclose a lien.^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b "Jim Wheeler to seek Settelmeyer's seat". Nevada Appeal. January 23, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
^ ^a ^b 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.
^ 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.
^ "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.

External links

"Assemblyman Jim Wheeler". Nevada Legislature.

Nevada Assembly
Preceded by Kelly Kite	Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 39th district 2012-2022	Succeeded by Ken Gray
Political offices
Preceded by Irene Bustamante Adams	Minority Leader of the Nevada Assembly 2017–2019	Succeeded by Robin Titus

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[:0-1] "Jim Wheeler to seek Settelmeyer's seat". Nevada Appeal. January 23, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2013.

[lien-2] Ryan, Cy (September 30, 2013). "Complaint filed against freshman state assemblyman for failure to disclose lien". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2013.

[3] "Proposal To Lower Nevada's Gambling Age Encounters Skepticism". Nevada Public Radio. Retrieved June 3, 2021.

[4] "Bill to lower gambling age appears to be DOA in Nevada Legislature". February 19, 2017.

[5] "Jim Wheeler resigns as Nevada Assembly minority leader". Las Vegas Review-Journal. June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2021.

[6] 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.

[7] "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.

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