John Briggs
American politician (1930–2020)
John V. Briggs (March 8, 1930 – April 15, 2020) was an American politician who was the California State Assembly and the California State Senate. He was perhaps best known for sponsoring Proposition 6 in 1978, also known as the Briggs Initiative,[1] a failed measure which attempted to remove all gay or lesbian school employees or their supporters from their jobs.
John Briggs | |
|---|---|
| California State Senator, 35th District | |
| In office 1977–1981 | |
| Preceded by | James Edward Whetmore |
| Succeeded by | John F. Seymour |
| California State Assemblyman, 69th District | |
| In office 1975–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Cory |
| Succeeded by | William E. Dannemeyer |
| California State Assemblyman, 35th District | |
| In office 1967–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon W. Duffy |
| Succeeded by | Gary K. Hart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 8, 1930 Mitchell, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | April 15, 2020 (aged 90) Placerville, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Carmen Nicasio Briggs |
| Profession | Politician, United States Air Force Pilot |
Briggs died on April 15, 2020 in Placerville, California at the age of 90.[2][3]
References change
- ↑ Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library. "Ballot Propositions June 1978-June 1998". Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library. Archived from the original on 2012-02-19. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
- ↑ Obituary: Senator John V. Briggs, Ret.
- ↑ Remembering state Sen. John Briggs
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