Tom Bates
American politician (born 1938) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the footballer, see Tom Bates (footballer). For the Gunpowder Plot conspirator, see Thomas Bates.
Thomas H. Bates (born February 9, 1938) was the 21st mayor of Berkeley, California, and a member of the California State Assembly. Bates is married to Loni Hancock, another former mayor of Berkeley and State Assembly member who served in the California State Senate. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and was a member of the Golden Bears' 1959 Rose Bowl team. Bates was a captain in the United States Army Reserves after graduating from college and served in Germany.[1][2] He worked in real estate before serving on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and in the state legislature.[2][3]
Quick Facts 21st Mayor of Berkeley, Preceded by ...
Tom Bates | |
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21st Mayor of Berkeley | |
In office December 2002 – December 2016 | |
Preceded by | Shirley Dean |
Succeeded by | Jesse Arreguín |
Personal details | |
Born | (1938-02-09) February 9, 1938 (age 86) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Loni Hancock |
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