Jim Barker (politician)
Jim L. Barker (June 20, 1935 – April 25, 2005) was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. He is the only state representative to serve four times as Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Jim L. Barker | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives | |
| In office September 19, 1983 – May 17, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Draper |
| Succeeded by | Steve Lewis |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| In office January 1977 – January 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Drew Edmondson |
| Succeeded by | Bill Settle |
| In office January 1969 – January 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Frix |
| Succeeded by | Jan Eric Cartwright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 20, 1935 Muskogee, Oklahoma |
| Died | April 25, 2005 (aged 69) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kay |
| Alma mater | Northeastern Oklahoma State University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Barker authored several bills that became national models and addressed as fiscal crisis in the state during his time as speaker. He was ousted from office during his fourth term, due to political infighting. He died April 25, 2005, of a stroke in Oklahoma City.
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