Legislator Profile

Former Florida Senator James E. `Jim` King, Jr. (R)
The information below was accurate during the legislator's active term.
James E. `Jim` King, Jr.
CONTACT INFORMATION
District Address:
Suite 108
9485 Regency Square Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225-8145
(904) 727-3600

Capitol Address:
420 Senate Office Bldg.
404 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5030
Email:
sendist08.web@flsenate.gov
political profile
  • Senate District:8
  • First Elected:Elected to the Senate on March 9, 1999
  • Terms Out:2010
  • Party:Republican
  • Delegations:Duval,Flagler,Nassau,St. Johns,Volusia
  • District Information:view district 8 map
  • Legislative Service:Elected to the Senate on March 9, 1999, reelected subsequently
    Senate President, 2002-2004
    Senate Majority Leader, 2000-2002
    House of Representatives, 1986-1999
    House Appropriations Chairman, 1998-1999 House Majority Leader, 1996-1998
    House Minority Floor Whip, 1988-1990
PERSONAL INFO
  • Born:October 30, 1939, Brooklyn, New York
  • Moved to Florida:
  • Religious Affiliation:Episcopal
  • Education:Florida State University, B.A., 1961, B.S., 1961, M.B.A., 1962
    St. Petersburg Junior College, A.A., 1959
  • Occupation:Owner, Personnel Recruiting, Temporary Help, Employee Leasing, Consulting and Testing Firms (King
  • Spouse:Linda Braddock of Orange Park
  • Children:Monta Michele and Laurie Ann
  • Affiliations:Florida Hospice Board of Directors
    Jacksonville Committee of 100 Task Force, Chair Florida State University Boosters Inc., Board of Directors
    Jacksonville Seminole Boosters Inc., President, 1982
    Ducks Unlimited Sponsor
    Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Advisory Board
    Florida Conservation Association
    Meninak Club of Jacksonville
    Greater Jacksonville Charities Inc., Executive Committee
    American Association of Retired People (AARP)
    Mazda Gator Bowl Association, Executive Board, 1990
  • Former Service:Jacksonville Sports and Entertainment Commission, 1982-1986, Vice Chair, 1986
    Florida Republican Party Executive Committee
    Florida Task Force on Government-Financed Health Care, Vice Chair
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