Sterling Ridge
American politician (1936–2012)
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James Sterling Ridge, Sr. (October 29, 1936 – April 18, 2012) was an American politician.
BornJames Sterling Ridge
October 29, 1936
October 29, 1936
Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedApril 18, 2012 (aged 75)
Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
SpouseBarbara
Sterling Ridge | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office 1982–1988 | |
| Mayor of Glendale, Arizona | |
| In office 1976–1980 | |
| Member of the Glendale City Council | |
| In office 1974–1976 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Sterling Ridge October 29, 1936 Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 2012 (aged 75) Glendale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barbara |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Glendale High School Phoenix College (AA) Arizona State College (BA) |
| Profession | Politician |
Biography
Born in Alexandria, Louisiana, Ridge graduated from Glendale High School in Glendale, Arizona,[1][2] Phoenix College, and Arizona State College. He was a newspaper reporter for the Arizona Republic and the Phoenix Gazette. He served in the Arizona House of Representatives from the 17th district from 1982 to 1988 and was a Republican. Ridge also served on the Glendale City Council and was mayor. He died in Glendale.[3][4][5]