Ed Struiksma | |
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Member of San Diego City Council representing the Fifth District | |
In office 1981–1989 | |
Preceded by | Linda Bernhardt |
Succeeded by | Fred Shnaubelt |
Acting Mayor of San Diego | |
In office December 5,1985 –June 3,1986 | |
Preceded by | Roger Hedgecock |
Succeeded by | Maureen O'Connor |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward John Struiksma 1946 San Diego,California |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jean Struiksma |
Residence | San Diego |
Profession | Marine,police officer |
Ed Struiksma is an American Republican politician from California. He served two terms on the San Diego City Council representing District 5. [1] He served as acting mayor of San Diego after the resignation of Roger Hedgecock until the special election of Maureen O'Connor. [2]
Prior to elected office,Struiksma served in the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Marine Corps. After leaving the Marines,he worked as a police officer for the City of San Diego for nine years. [3]
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