John Laird (American politician)

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John Laird
John Laird Sd17 headshot (1).jpg
Laird in 2020
Member of the California Senate
from the 17th district
Assumed office
December 7, 2020
Political offices
Preceded by
Bruce Van Allen
Mayor of Santa Cruz
19831984
Succeeded by
Mardi Wormhoudt
Preceded by
Jane Weed
Mayor of Santa Cruz
19871988
Succeeded by
Mardi Wormhoudt
California Assembly
Preceded by California State Assembly, District 27
20022008
Succeeded by

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