Draft:Jim Ellis (California politician)

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Not to be confused with other people named Jim Ellis including Jim Ellis (lobbyist), also a politician, of California


Jim Ellis (October 28, 1928 - April 10, 2017) was a politician in California. His wife Carol Bentley Ellis also served in government. He was a veteran.[1]

He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He served in the Navy from 1940 to 1970,[2] including three tours in Vietnam. He served as an aviator in Vought F-8 Crusaders.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Former City Council member, state legislator Jim Ellis dies – Hartford Courant". 4 September 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-09-04. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Former San Diego City Councilman, State Legislator Jim Ellis Has Died | California City News". www.californiacitynews.org.

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