Quentin L. Kopp

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.

Quentin L. Kopp
Member of the California Senate
from the 8th district
In office
December 1, 1986  November 30, 1998
Preceded byJohn Francis Foran
Succeeded byJackie Speier
Member of the
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
from the 10th district
In office
1971–1986
Preceded byJames Mailliard
Succeeded byJim Gonzalez
Personal details
Born (1928-08-11) August 11, 1928
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Political partyIndependent
SpouseMara Sikaters
Children3
EducationDartmouth College (BA)
Harvard University (JD)
Military service
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service1952–1954
Battles/warsKorean War
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