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Mike Schaefer
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John Michael Schaefer[1] (born March 25, 1938) is an American politician and former perennial candidate who served on the San Diego City Council from 1965 to 1971 and then ran for 33 local and state offices in California, Arizona, Maryland, and Nevada for nearly half a century before unexpectedly winning election to the California Board of Equalization in 2018.[2] Schaefer is the oldest Californian to serve in a state constitutional office.[3][4]
For other people with similar names, see Michael Schäffer.
Quick Facts Member of the California State Board of Equalization from the 4th district, Preceded by ...
Mike Schaefer | |
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Member of the California State Board of Equalization from the 4th district | |
Assumed office January 7, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Diane Harkey |
Member of the San Diego City Council | |
In office 1965–1971 | |
Personal details | |
Born | John Michael Schaefer (1938-03-25) March 25, 1938 (age 86) San Diego, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican (before 2004) Democratic (2004–present) |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of California, Berkeley (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
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