Background
Bell, James Thomas was born on October 17, 1949 in New York City. Son of Jane Bell Davis.
Bell, James Thomas was born on October 17, 1949 in New York City. Son of Jane Bell Davis.
Bachelor in English Education cum laude, Boston College, 1971. Master of Public Administration, Long Island University, 1985.
With personnel office, Nassau County Department Recreation and Parks, New York, 1971-1972; with public information office, Town of Oyster Bay, New York, 1972-1976; director community relations, Town of Oyster Bay, New York, 1977-1980; founding member, vice chairman Industrial Development Agency, Town of Oyster Bay, New York, 1980-1982; executive assistant to town supervisor, Town of Oyster Bay, New York, 1980-1982; deputy supervisor, Town of Oyster Bay, New York, 1982-1987; comptr., Town of Oyster Bay, New York, 1988-1997; chairman town geografic information system commission, Town of Oyster Bay, New York, 1995-1997; deputy town supervisor, Town of Oyster Bay, since 1998. Instructor Long Island U., since 1998.
Member Nassau County Republican Committee. Executive committeeman Sea Cliff (New York) Republican Committee. New York representative committeeman 15th A.D.
Delegate 10th Judicial District Republican Convention. Trustee Inc. Village Sea Cliff, 1978-1980. Member American Society for Public Administration, Sea Cliff Civic Association, Friends SeaCliff Museum, Kiwanis, Club New York, Alumni chapter Long Island U., Pi Alpha Alpha.
Married Leslie Toombs, June 25, 1977. Children: Guy K., Colin J., Kate E.