James Robert Coffin (born October 7, 1942 in Anaheim, California)[1] is an American politician.
Bob Coffin | |
|---|---|
| Ward 3 Councilman, Las Vegas City Council | |
| In office 2011–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Reese |
| Succeeded by | Olivia Diaz |
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the Clark 10 district | |
| In office 2002–2010 | |
| Preceded by | New District |
| Succeeded by | Ruben Kihuen |
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the Clark 3 (Dual-Member District) district | |
| In office 1986–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Helen A. Foley |
| Succeeded by | Dual-Member District dissolved, Single-Member District 10 created |
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the Clark 9 district | |
| In office 1982–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Helen A. Foley |
| Succeeded by | Eileen B. Brookman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 7, 1942 Anaheim, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Coffin |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Business owner |
He was a Las Vegas city councilman, representing the city's east side in Ward 3 from 2011[2] to 2019.[3] He was a Democratic member of the Nevada Senate, representing Clark County District 10 from 1987-2011 and a member of the Nevada Assembly from 1983 through 1985. In 1990, he worked as an international observer at the Nicaraguan elections.
Coffin is Mexican American. He and his wife Mary have two children. He also has one son from his first marriage.[1]
Coffin graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a BS in Accounting/Business Administration.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "James Coffin Biography". Project Vote Smart. Archived from the original on 29 April 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ "Nevada Secretary of State: Elections Results: City of Las Vegas". www.nvsos.gov. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
- ^ "Coffin will not seek third term on Las Vegas City Council". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
External links
edit- Nevada State Legislature - Senator Bob Coffin official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator James R. 'Bob' Coffin (NV)[permanent dead link] profile
- Follow the Money - Bob Coffin
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