John Briggs
John V. Briggs (March 8, 1930 – April 15, 2020) was an American politician who was the California State Assembly and the California State Senate. He was perhaps best known for sponsoring Proposition 6 in 1978, also known as the Briggs Initiative,[1] a failed measure which attempted to remove all gay or lesbian school employees or their supporters from their jobs.
John Briggs | |
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California State Senator, 35th District | |
In office 1977–1981 | |
Preceded by | James Edward Whetmore |
Succeeded by | John F. Seymour |
California State Assemblyman, 69th District | |
In office 1975–1977 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth Cory |
Succeeded by | William E. Dannemeyer |
California State Assemblyman, 35th District | |
In office 1967–1975 | |
Preceded by | Gordon W. Duffy |
Succeeded by | Gary K. Hart |
Personal details | |
Born | Mitchell, South Dakota, U.S. | March 8, 1930
Died | April 15, 2020 Placerville, California, U.S. | (aged 90)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Carmen Nicasio Briggs |
Profession | Politician, United States Air Force Pilot |
Briggs died on April 15, 2020 in Placerville, California at the age of 90.[2][3]
References
- ↑ Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library. Ballot Propositions June 1978-June 1998. Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library. http://www.stockton.lib.ca.us/prophist.htm#NOV78. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
- ↑ Obituary: Senator John V. Briggs, Ret.
- ↑ Remembering state Sen. John Briggs