Jim Wheeler

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.

This article is about the Nevada politician. For the gay high school student who committed suicide, see Jim in Bold.

Jim Wheeler
Minority Leader of the Nevada Assembly
In office
February 6, 2017 – June 4, 2019
Preceded byIrene Bustamante Adams
Succeeded byRobin L. Titus
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 39th district
In office
November 7, 2012 – November 9, 2022
Preceded byKelly Kite
Succeeded byKen Gray
Personal details
Born
Floyd James Wheeler

(1953-11-08) November 8, 1953
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children3
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service1975–1977

Early career

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

Nevada assembly

Assemblyman

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