Ed Struiksma
Ed Struiksma | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 1981 | |
| Member of San Diego City Council representing the 5th 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
- ^ "Council District 5, City of San Diego" (PDF). Election History. City of San Diego. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ UPI (December 11, 1985). "San Diego mayor quits, is sentenced". Telegraph-Herald. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ Acuna, Armando (December 11, 1985). "Ex-Policeman Struiksma Steps into the Role of Acting Mayor". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 23, 2012.