Lisa Middleton
Lisa Middleton (born 1952) is an American politician, who served as the Mayor of Palm Springs from 2021 to 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Middleton has served on the Palm Springs City Council since 2017, and is the first openly transgender person elected in California for a non-judicial position.
Lisa Middleton | |
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Lisa Middleton in 2017 | |
| Mayor of Palm Springs | |
| In office December 9, 2021 – December 16, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Christy Holstege |
| Succeeded by | Grace Elena Garner |
| Mayor Pro Tempore of Palm Springs | |
| In office December 10, 2020 – December 9, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Christy Holstege |
| Succeeded by | Grace Elena Garner |
| Member of the Palm Springs City Council | |
| Assumed office December 6, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Ginny Foat |
| Constituency | At Large District (2017-2020) 5th District (2020-Present) |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse |
Cheryl (m. 2013) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California (MPA) |
| Known for | First openly transgender person elected to a non-judicial office in California |
After serving as Mayor Pro Tempore of Palm Springs from 2020 to 2021, Middleton succeeded Christy Holstege as the city's mayor on December 9, 2021 and became the first openly transgender mayor in California.
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