Ed Struiksma
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Ed Struiksma | |
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Member of San Diego City Council representing the Fifth District | |
In office 1981–1989 | |
Preceded by | Linda Bernhardt |
Succeeded by | Fred Shnaubelt |
Acting Mayor of San Diego | |
In office December 5, 1985 – June 3, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Roger Hedgecock |
Succeeded by | Maureen O'Connor |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward John Struiksma 1946 San Diego, California |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jean Struiksma |
Residence | San Diego |
Profession | Marine, police officer |
Ed Struiksma is an American Republican politician from California. He served two terms on the San Diego City Council representing District 5.[1] He served as acting Mayor of San Diego after the resignation of Roger Hedgecock until the special election of Maureen O'Connor.[2]
Prior to elected office, Struiksma served in the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Marine Corps. After leaving the Marines, he worked as a police officer for the City of San Diego for nine years.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Council District 5, City of San Diego" (PDF). Election History. City of San Diego. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ^ UPI (11 December 1985). "San Diego mayor quits, is sentenced". Telegraph-Herald. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ^ Acuna, Armando (11 December 1985). "Ex-Policeman Struiksma Steps into the Role of Acting Mayor". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 23 December 2012.