Louis R. Aikins
Louis R. Aikins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office 1968–1970 | |
| Preceded by | James M. Coleman |
| Succeeded by | John I. Dawes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 20, 1926 |
| Died | July 23, 1982 (aged 55) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Long Branch, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | University of Rochester |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Louis R. Aikins (December 20, 1926 – July 23, 1982) was an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1968 to 1970, as well as various local positions in Long Branch.
Biography
[edit]Born in New York City on December 20, 1986, Aikins was raised in Long Branch, New Jersey, and graduated in 1944 from Long Branch High School.[1] He graduated from University of Rochester as part of the class of 1948.[2]
In 1964, Aikins was the Chairman of the Monmouth County Republican Party.[3] In November 1966, while he was the City Attorney of Long Branch, the Better Government League won support for its efforts to abolish the city's ward system for a wholly at-large city council as well as replacing the council-manager city government with a mayor-council system under the Faulkner Act.[4]
Aikins served a single term in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1968 to 1970 representing the District 5A as a Republican.[5] During his time in office Aikins supported an effort to reduce the stringent requirements for amateur radio enthusiasts and clubs to gain a license to operate a radio station.[6]
After his time in office Aikins would serve as a judge on the Monmouth County Court.[7] Aikins died on July 23, 1982.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey, Volume 193, p. 406. J.A. Fitzgerald, 1969. Accessed February 12, 2025. "Louis R. Aikins (Rep., Elberon) - Louis R. Aikins was born in New York, New York, on December 20, 1926, and has resided in Monmouth County for the past 30 years . He was graduated from Long Branch High School in 1944"
- ^ "Rochester Review 1956" (PDF). lib.rochester.edu. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ "Campi v. Aikins". Justia. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ Miller, Vincent J. "Council-Manager Rule Ousted in Long Branch". Asbury Park Press. Newspapers.com. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ "1967-general-election" (PDF). nj.gov. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ "Happenings of the Month" (PDF). worldradiohistory.com. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ "One of 2 Tried in Slaying Enters Plea of No Contest". New York Times. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ "Rochester Review 1982" (PDF). lib.rochester.edu. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- 1926 births
- 1982 deaths
- Long Branch High School alumni
- Politicians from Long Branch, New Jersey
- Politicians from New York City
- University of Rochester alumni
- Republican Party members of the New Jersey General Assembly
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- 20th-century American judges
- 20th-century American lawyers
- 20th-century members of the New Jersey Legislature