Bob Filner
American politician
Robert Earl Filner (born September 4, 1942) is an American former politician. He was the 35th mayor of San Diego from December 2012 through August 2013. He resigned because of many allegations of sexual harassment.[3] He is a member of the Democratic Party. Filner was the U.S. representative for California's 51st congressional district from 1993 to 2012.
Bob Filner | |
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| 35th Mayor of San Diego | |
| In office December 3, 2012 – August 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Sanders |
| Succeeded by | Todd Gloria (Acting) |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – December 3, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | New Constituency (Redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Juan Vargas |
| Constituency | 50th district (1993–2003) 51st district (2003–2012) |
| Ranking Member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – December 3, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Buyer |
| Succeeded by | Mike Michaud |
| Chair of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee | |
| In office January 4, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Buyer |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Miller |
| Member of the San Diego City Council from the 8th district | |
| In office December 1987 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Uvaldo Martinez |
| Succeeded by | Juan Vargas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Earl Filner September 4, 1942 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Christy (divorced)[1] Jane Merrill (divorced)[2] |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
| Alma mater | Cornell University (BA, PhD) University of Delaware (MA) |
| Occupation | College professor |
References
change- ↑ Rowe, Peter (January 31, 2011). "For 'nice' San Diegan, mediation is the key". U-T San Diego. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ↑ Rother, Caitlin (December 4, 2005). "Lawmaker keeps wife on payroll". San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ↑ Condon, Stephanie (August 23, 2013). "Bob Filner agrees to resign". CBS News. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
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