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James T. Beall, Jr. Collection
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Description
This collection documents James T. "Jim" Beall, Jr.'s service as a member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors from
1994 to 2006.
Background
Supervisor James T. "Jim" Beall, Jr. was born in Santa Clara County in 1952. He attended San Jose State University, graduating
with a BA in political science. He served on the San Jose City Council for fourteen years prior to his election in 1994 to
the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, on which he served for twelve years.
While on the Board, Supervisor Beall chaired the Children Seniors and Families Committee and also served as vice chair of
the Legislative Committee and of the Public Safety and Justice Committee. He was chair of the Board in 1996, 2001, and 2006.
From 1998 to 2000, Supervisor Beall also chaired the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Supervisor Beall's interests
and concerns included increasing health care access, providing efficient transportation, and creating affordable housing.
In 2006, Supervisor Beall won election to the California State Assembly for the 24th District, which includes Campbell and
Saratoga and parts of Santa Clara, San Jose, Cupertino, and Los Gatos.
Extent
1369 digital texts and 913 digital images.
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Availability
Collection is open for research.