James L. Sanders

Background

Sanders, James L. was born on June 20, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.

Education

Central Missouri State University (Bachelor of Science, 1979). University of Missouri-KC (Juris Doctor, 1982).

Career

He represents the 10th Senatorial District, which includes the Queens neighborhoods of Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park, Jamaica, Rochdale Village, Rosedale and parts of Far Rockaway. As a former Marine, he was one of the few City Council members who had served in the armed forces. Blake had the support of incumbent councilwoman Juanita Watkins.

In 2002, Sanders was voted the first African-American to sit as Chair of the Economic Development Committee".

In early 2007, Sanders endorsed then-Senator Barack Obama for President and traveled to Pennsylvania, Ohio, and South Carolina to campaign for him. He became an Obama delegate and represented his district at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

In July 2009, Sanders was reported to have shown up for only 61% of City Council meetings for fiscal year 2009, the second-fewest on the list. In 2009, he was challenged for reelection from candidates Michael Duncan, Jacques Leandre, and Frederick Lewis.

In 2015, Sanders endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for President of the United States in the 2016 Democratic primaries and the 2016 general election.

Achievements

• James L. Sanders has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Kansas Bar Association. The Missouri Bar.

Connections

opponent:

Jacques Leandre

Friend:

Donovan Richards