Mike Gordon (politician)

Summary

Mike Gordon (November 15, 1957 – June 25, 2005) was an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly. After his swearing in in December 2004, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor in March and died in June 2005. Prior to his time in the Assembly, he served as the mayor of El Segundo, CA from 1996 until 2004. He also served as the executive director of the California Democratic Party from 1983 until 1985. He was a principal in the El Segundo-based political fund-raising firm Gordon & Schwenkmeyer, which has many prominent Democrats among its clients.

Mike Gordon
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 53rd district
In office
December 6, 2004 - June 25, 2005
Preceded byGeorge Nakano
Succeeded byTed Lieu
Personal details
Born(1957-11-15)November 15, 1957
Lynwood, California
DiedJune 25, 2005(2005-06-25) (aged 47)
El Segundo, California
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDenise
Children4

In 2004, Gordon left the office of mayor of El Segundo to run for State Assembly. He won by a close margin over Redondo Beach mayor Greg Hill.

References edit

  • Vassar, A (2015). A Decade Later: Assemblyman Mike Gordon. One Voter Project.
  • Vogel, N (2005). Mike Gordon, 47; Assemblyman Was Ex-Mayor of El Segundo, Businessman. Los Angeles Times.

External links edit

  • Join California Mike Gordon
Political offices
Preceded by Assemblymember, 53rd Assembly District
December 6, 2004 - June 25, 2005
Succeeded by