Sterling Ridge

James Sterling Ridge, Sr. (October 29, 1936 – April 18, 2012) was an American politician.

Sterling Ridge
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 17th district
In office 1982–1988
Mayor of Glendale, Arizona
In office 1976–1980
Member of the Glendale City Council
In office 1974–1976
Personal details
Born	James Sterling Ridge (1936-10-29)October 29, 1936 Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	April 18, 2012(2012-04-18) (aged 75) Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Barbara
Children	4
Education	Glendale High School Phoenix College (AA) Arizona State College (BA)
Profession	Politician

Biography

Born in Alexandria, Louisiana, Ridge graduated from Glendale High School in Glendale, Arizona,^[1][2] Phoenix College, and Arizona State College. He was a newspaper reporter for the Arizona Republic and the Phoenix Gazette. He served in the Arizona House of Representatives from the 17th district from 1982 to 1988 and was a Republican. Ridge also served on the Glendale City Council and was mayor. He died in Glendale.^[3][4][5]