Jimmy Walker | |
|---|---|
 Walker in 1926 | |
| 97th Mayor of New York City | |
| In office January 1, 1926 – September 1, 1932 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Hylan |
| Succeeded by | Joseph V. McKee (Acting) |
| Member of the New York Senate | |
| In office January 1, 1915 – December 31, 1925 | |
| Preceded by | James D. McClelland |
| Succeeded by | Elmer F. Quinn |
| Constituency | 13th district (1915–18) 12th district (1919–25) |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 5th New York County district | |
| In office January 1, 1910 – December 31, 1914 | |
| Preceded by | John T. Eagleton |
| Succeeded by | Maurice McDonald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James John Walker June 19, 1881 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | November 18, 1946 (aged 65) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | William H. Walker (father) |
James John Walker (June 19, 1881 – November 18, 1946), known colloquially as Beau James, was mayor of New York City from 1926 to 1932. A flamboyant politician, he was a liberal Democrat and part of the powerful Tammany Hall machine. He was forced to resign during a corruption scandal in which he accepted large sums of money in exchange for municipal contracts.