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Jim Compton was born on 2 April, 1941 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, U.S., is an American politician (1941–2014). Discover Jim Compton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?

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Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 2 April 1941
Birthday 2 April
Birthplace Klamath Falls, Oregon, U.S.
Date of death 2014
Died Place Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Nationality United States

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His wife is Carol Arnold (m. 2004)

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1941

Jim Compton (April 2, 1941 – March 17, 2014) was a member of the Seattle City Council, first elected in 1999.

1964

Born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Compton earned his bachelor's degree in history at Reed College in 1964 and his master's degree at the Columbia University School of Journalism in 1969.

He was a Fulbright Scholar.

1977

Before being elected to the Council, Compton was best known for his career in journalism, working for NBC News in Cairo and London from 1977 to 1984.

1985

He began working at Seattle's NBC affiliate KING-TV 5 in 1985.

He produced The Compton Report, a top-rated weekly news program, during 10 of his 14 years at KING.

He also served as a correspondent for The News Hour with Jim Lehrer.

2005

At his resignation in December 2005, he was chair of the Utilities & Technology Committee, vice chair of the Energy & Environmental Policy Committee, and a member of the Government Affairs & Labor Committee.

2014

In March 2014, Compton was found dead of an apparent heart attack in his car, after having dinner with friends the previous night.

He was 72.

He is survived by wife of 10 years, Carol, a Seattle lawyer.