Bob Foster (politician)

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Bob Foster
Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster (2517992118).jpg
Foster in 2008 at Blair Field
27th Mayor of Long Beach, California
In office
July 18, 2006 – July 15, 2014
Preceded byBeverly O'Neill
Succeeded byRobert Garcia
President, Southern California Edison
In office
2002–2006
CSU Board of Trustees
In office
1998 – 2006, retired
Personal details
Born (1947-01-01) January 1, 1947 (age 75)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Alma materSan Jose State University
ProfessionPolitician, former businessman

Robert Foster (born January 1, 1947) is the former mayor of Long Beach, California. He was elected in a runoff election in 2006. Prior to serving as mayor, Foster climbed the ranks of Southern California Edison, becoming president in 2002. Foster was appointed to the California State University Board of Trustees in 1998 by Governor Pete Wilson. He had previously worked for the California State Senate as a consultant on state energy policy.[1][2]

Early life[]

Foster was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He attended San Jose State University for his undergraduate studies, majoring in public administration. During his college years, he operated a carpet-laying business. After graduating, he began working for the California State Senate while he began PhD coursework in political science at the University of California, Davis. Later, Foster worked for the Senate Energy Committee, where he helped develop legislation that created statewide energy efficiency standards. He also taught for one semester as the "Leader-in-Residence" in the Department of Political Science at San Jose State University.

Election[]

See also: 2006 Long Beach, California mayoral election

Noting his experience working in the private and public sectors, Foster campaigned on a platform that called for an end to the city's mounting deficit. He also advocated adding 100 new police officers to the streets of Long Beach and reducing traffic and pollution permeating from the Port of Long Beach. Foster won the June 6, 2006, election with 57.2% of the vote.

Personal life[]

Foster and his wife, Nancy, are long-time residents of Long Beach. They have two grown sons, and three grandchildren.

References[]

  1. ^ "History". longbeach.gov.
  2. ^ "Glendale Educator Named Cal State Trustee - Los Angeles Times". December 5, 1997. Archived from the original on December 18, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2020.

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