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James B. Potter Jr.
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James B. Potter Jr. (born October 21, 1931) was a member of the Los Angeles City Council from 1963 to 1971. A sales manager for a tool company, when elected to the City Council he became its youngest member at age 31. He was defeated in 1971 amid controversy over development of a housing tract in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Quick Facts Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 2nd district, Preceded by ...
James Potter | |
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![]() Potter Jr. in 1964 | |
Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 2nd district | |
In office 1963–1971 | |
Preceded by | C. Lemoine Blanchard |
Succeeded by | Joel Wachs |
Personal details | |
Born | (1931-10-21) October 21, 1931 (age 92) Humansville, Missouri, U.S. |
Spouse |
Norma Teague (m. 1952) |
Relations | Charles M. Teague (father-in-law) |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Missouri (BS) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
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