Thomas Allen McPherson (March 26, 1935 – December 15, 2020) was an American politician from Florida, serving both as a mayor and in both state government houses.
McPherson was the first elected mayor of Cooper City, Florida, with prior mayors being appointed by property developers. [1] He was born in Decatur, Illinois. [2] He later served in both houses of government in Florida for over 16 years. [3] [4] [5]
During his time in the legislature, McPherson championed environmental issues, including raising over $100 million via bonds to protect environmentally sensitive areas. [6] He also served as the House Community Affairs Committee chairman. [7]
McPherson lost his state Senate seat in 1990 after losing in the primary to Ken Jenne. [8] McPherson lost the seat a year after admitting his drinking problem on the floor of the state Senate. [9]
McPherson died in Tallahassee, Florida on December 15, 2020, at the age of 85. [2]
Thomas Allen McPherson (March 26, 1935 – December 15, 2020) was an American politician from Florida, serving both as a mayor and in both state government houses.
McPherson was the first elected mayor of Cooper City, Florida, with prior mayors being appointed by property developers. [1] He was born in Decatur, Illinois. [2] He later served in both houses of government in Florida for over 16 years. [3] [4] [5]
During his time in the legislature, McPherson championed environmental issues, including raising over $100 million via bonds to protect environmentally sensitive areas. [6] He also served as the House Community Affairs Committee chairman. [7]
McPherson lost his state Senate seat in 1990 after losing in the primary to Ken Jenne. [8] McPherson lost the seat a year after admitting his drinking problem on the floor of the state Senate. [9]
McPherson died in Tallahassee, Florida on December 15, 2020, at the age of 85. [2]