James L. Taft Jr.

James L. Taft Jr. (October 21, 1930 – September 5, 2011) was an American politician who served in the Rhode Island Senate from 1963 to 1971 and as the Mayor of Cranston from 1971 to 1979.

James L. Taft Jr.
Mayor of Cranston
In office
1971–1979
Succeeded byEdward D. DiPrete
Member of the Rhode Island Senate
In office
1963–1971
Personal details
Born(1930-10-21)October 21, 1930
Providence, Rhode Island
DiedSeptember 5, 2011(2011-09-05) (aged 80)
Wakefield, Rhode Island
Political partyRepublican

He died on September 5, 2011, in Wakefield, Rhode Island at age 80.

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