Jim Beall

Politician

Birthday December 7, 1951

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace California

Age 72 years old

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About

Perhaps most famous for his role in expanding the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, this Democratic politician served on both the California State Assembly (representing District 24) and the California State Senate (representing District 15).

Before Fame

After earning a bachelor's degree in political science from San Jose State University, he began his political career as a member of the San Jose City Council.

Trivia

He sat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors for over a decade.

Family Life

He grew up in San Jose, California. He has two stepchildren, Gregory and Mark Chubb, through his marriage to Patricia Lafkas.

Associated With

He and fellow Democrat Alex Padilla both served on the California State Senate during the early 2000s.