James Thomas Lynn

American politician (1927-2010)

James Thomas Lynn (February 27, 1927 – December 6, 2010) was an American politician. He was the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 1973 until 1975. He was the director of the Office of Management and Budget from 1975 until 1977.[1]

James Lynn
22nd Director of the Office of Management and Budget
In office
February 10, 1975 – January 20, 1977
PresidentGerald Ford
Preceded byRoy Ash
Succeeded byBert Lance
4th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
In office
February 2, 1973 – February 5, 1975
PresidentRichard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Preceded byGeorge Romney
Succeeded byCarla Hills
Personal details
Born(1927-02-27)February 27, 1927
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedDecember 6, 2010(2010-12-06) (aged 83)
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationCase Western Reserve University (BA)
Harvard University (LLB)

Lynn died of a massive stroke at his home in Bethesda, Maryland, on December 6, 2010 at the age of 83.

References change

  1. Lynton, Stephen J. (September 26, 1978). "Former OMB Chief Is Named Federal City Council Head". The Washington Post. p. B3; Eisen, Jack (October 8, 1983). "Federal City Council Change". The Washington Post. p. B2.