- O. James Lighthizer
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O. James Lighthizer (born March 20, 1946) is an American politician and a Democrat who served as County Executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, from 1982-1990.
Prior to serving as County Executive, Lighthizer was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1979-1982.
After his term ended, Lighthizer served as the Secretary of Transportation to Governor William Donald Schaefer form 1991-1995. Since leaving state service, Lighthizer has served as the President of the Civil War Preservation Trust since 1999.
In December 2004, Lighthizer was appointed by Governor Bob Ehrlich to co-chair the Task Force on Traffic Capacity Across the Chesapeake Bay.
In November 2008, Jim Lighthizer and the Civil War Preservation Trust were featured in a Washington Post Magazine article[1]
External links
- Civil War Preservation Trust Bio
- Jim Lighthizer & Civil War Preservation Trust Featured in the Washington Post Magazine
References
Preceded by
Robert A. PascalAnne Arundel County Executive
1982—1990Succeeded by
Robert R. NeallCategories:- Members of the Maryland House of Delegates
- 1946 births
- Living people
- Anne Arundel County Executives
- State cabinet secretaries of Maryland
- Maryland Democrats
- Maryland politician stubs
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