John Briggs (politician)
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John Vern Briggs[1] (March 8, 1930 – April 15, 2020) was an American politician in the state of California. A Republican, he served in the California State Assembly and the California State Senate. He is perhaps best known for sponsoring Proposition 6 in 1978, also known as the Briggs Initiative,[2] a failed measure which attempted to remove all gay or lesbian school employees or their supporters from their jobs.
Quick Facts Member of the California Senate from the 35th district, Preceded by ...
John Briggs | |
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Member of the California Senate from the 35th district | |
In office December 6, 1976 – December 28, 1981 | |
Preceded by | James Edward Whetmore |
Succeeded by | John F. Seymour |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 69th district | |
In office December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1976 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth Cory |
Succeeded by | William E. Dannemeyer |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 35th district | |
In office January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1974 | |
Preceded by | Gordon W. Duffy |
Succeeded by | Gary K. Hart |
Personal details | |
Born | (1930-03-08)March 8, 1930 Mitchell, South Dakota, U.S. |
Died | April 15, 2020(2020-04-15) (aged 90) Placerville, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Carmen Nicasio Briggs |
Children | 3 |
Profession | Politician, United States Air Force Pilot |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
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