James Y. Carter

James Y. Carter
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
Personal details
PartyDemocratic

James Young Carter was a lawyer and state representative in Illinois. He was a Democrat.

From 1956 to 1972 he served in the Illinois House of Representatives. He served a commissioner of the Public Vehicle Commission of Chicago from 1960 to 1975. In 1978 he was convicted of extortion and sentenced to seven years in prison.

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References

  1. ↑ Bliss, George (February 18, 1961). "Moonlight Champ Found: City Hall Aid Has 4 Jobs". Chicago Tribune. p. 3. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  2. ↑ Hebel, Jennifer (2019). "African-American Legislators in Illinois, 1876-2019" (PDF). Commission on Government Forecasting & Accountability, State of Illinois.
  3. ↑ Branegan, Jay (November 22, 1978). "Jury finds city's ex-cab chief guilty". Chicago Tribune. p. 3. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Former Chicago official receives seven-year term". The Rock Island Argus. January 11, 1979. p. 8. Retrieved July 27, 2023.