Quentin L. Kopp
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Quentin Lewis Kopp (born August 11, 1928) is an American attorney, politician and jurist. He served as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and in the California State Senate. Kopp ran unsuccessfully for mayor of San Francisco in 1979 against Dianne Feinstein. Kopp advocated for the extension of BART to SFO which was completed in 2003.
Quick Facts Member of the California Senate from the 8th district, Preceded by ...
Quentin L. Kopp | |
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Member of the California Senate from the 8th district | |
In office December 1, 1986 – November 30, 1998 | |
Preceded by | John Francis Foran |
Succeeded by | Jackie Speier |
Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from the 10th district | |
In office 1971–1986 | |
Preceded by | James Mailliard |
Succeeded by | Jim Gonzalez |
Personal details | |
Born | (1928-08-11) August 11, 1928 (age 95) Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | Mara Sikaters |
Children | 3 |
Education | Dartmouth College (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1952–1954 |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
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