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Jim McClendon
| Jim McClendon | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 50 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 11 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Birmingham-Southern College, 1965 | |
| Other | OD, University of Houston, 1967 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Mobile, AL | |
| Profession | Optometrist | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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McClendon is a retired optometrist. He had a private practice from 1971-2002, and served as Assistant Professor of Optometry at the University of Alabama, Birmingham.
McClendon is a Trustee of the Springville First United Methodist Church. He is also President of the Alabama Optometric Association, founder director of Davis Lake Fire Department, and member of the Jefferson County Health Planning Commission.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
McClendon served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Health Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Chair
- Shelby County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- State Government Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Government Regulations (State Government), Chair
- Subcommittee on Energy and Green Technology, Chair
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Jim McClendon endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2010
McClendon won re-election to the 50th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition.[3]
2006
On November 7, 2006, McClendon was re-elected to the 50th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running uncontested in the general election.[4]
McClendon raised $126,117 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, McClendon raised $133,149 in contributions. [6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Optometric Association | $25,000 |
| Mcclendon, James H | $20,000 |
| Alabama Association Of Realtors | $6,000 |
| Community Bankers Association Of Alabama | $2,500 |
| Fight Back For Justice | $2,500 |
2006
In 2006, McClendon collected $126,117 in donations.
Below are McClendon's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| AL Optometric Assoc | $25,000 |
| Community Bankers Assoc of AL | $5,000 |
| Franklin PAC | $3,000 |
| Sound Economy PAC | $1,500 |
| Medical Assoc of the State of AL | $1,500 |
Recent news
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Jim McClendon News Feed
- Inside the Statehouse: A look at GOP's supermajority member in Alabama House - Montgomery Advertiser
- Republican legislators laud work done in 2013 session - Daily Home Online
- Spay/neuter clinic bill, drug testing of welfare recipients among bills that ... - al.com (blog)
- Five bond issues totaling $280 million could clear Legislature on Monday - al.com (blog)
- Bond issues pending on state Legislature's last day - Gadsden Times
- Legislature gives final approval to Medicaid overhaul (updated) - al.com (blog)
- Ala. bond issues pending on Legislature's last day - San Antonio Express
- Medicaid reform step closer to reality - Daily Home Online
- Alabama Safe Access Update: The Legislative Session in Review - THE Weed Blog (blog)
- Bills would require Alabama barbers to be licensed, regulated by state board - al.com (blog)
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Personal
McClendon and his wife Ellen have two children.
External links
- Jim McClendon Homepage
- Alabama Legislature - Jim McClendon
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Alabama House Republican Caucus
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