Timothy Z. Jennings
State senateNew Mexico
StateNew Mexico
District32nd
Term start1978
Term end2012
SuccessorCliff Pirtle
PartyDemocratic
Birth dateSeptember 4, 1950 (age 75)
Birth placeRoswell, New Mexico, U.S.
EducationNew Mexico Military Institute (AS)
Creighton University (BS)

Timothy Zeph Jennings (born September 4, 1950) is an American politician currently serving as Mayor of Roswell, New Mexico.[1] He served as a member of the New Mexico Senate for the 32nd district from 1978 to 2012.[2]

Early life and education

Jennings was born in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1950. He graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute in 1968 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Creighton University in 1972.[3]

Career

Jennings served as majority whip from 1992 through 1996. Governor Susana Martinez heavily opposed him in the 2012 election and he was defeated by Republican Cliff Pirtle.[4][5] Jennings is a friend of Republican National Committee member Harvey Yates Jr., who withdrew his support from Martinez after the 2012 election.[6] After leaving the legislature, Jennings became a lobbyist in the healthcare industry.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ https://www.roswell-nm.gov/583/Mayor
  2. ^ Nash, Kate (9 February 2008). "Tim Jennings: In the Senate's spotlight". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  3. ^ "2005 - Mr. Timothy Z. Jennings 1968 HS". NMMI Alumni. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  4. ^ Santos, Fernanda (2013-02-25). "Governor of New Mexico, and Now an Envoy for Republicans". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  5. ^ "Jennings Hits Back at Hometown Haters - Albuquerque Journal". www.abqjournal.com. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  6. ^ Moore, Robert. "Oh Susana! How New Mexico governor's popularity eroded". Carlsbad Current-Argus. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  7. ^ "Capitol Report New Mexico: Interview: Sen. Tim Jennings". Capitol Report New Mexico. 2008-05-28. Retrieved 2023-03-14.