Tom McPherson

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.

[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.