John Briggs (politician)
John Vern Briggs (March 8, 1930 – April 15, 2020) was an American politician in the state of California. A Republican, he served in the California State Assembly and the California State Senate. He is perhaps best known for sponsoring Proposition 6 in 1978, also known as the Briggs Initiative, 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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| Member of the California Senate from the 35th district | |
| In office December 6, 1976 – December 28, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | James Edward Whetmore |
| Succeeded by | John F. Seymour |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 69th district | |
| In office December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Cory |
| Succeeded by | William E. Dannemeyer |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 35th district | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon W. Duffy |
| Succeeded by | Gary K. Hart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 8, 1930 Mitchell, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | April 15, 2020 (aged 90) Placerville, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Carmen Nicasio Briggs |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Politician, United States Air Force Pilot |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
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