Tom Bates
Thomas H. Bates (born February 9, 1938) was the 21st mayor of Berkeley, California, and a member of the California State Assembly. Bates is married to Loni Hancock, another former mayor of Berkeley and State Assembly member who served in the California State Senate. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and was a member of the Golden Bears' 1959 Rose Bowl team. Bates was a captain in the United States Army Reserves after graduating from college and served in Germany. He worked in real estate before serving on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and in the state legislature.
Tom Bates | |
|---|---|
| 21st Mayor of Berkeley | |
| In office December 2002 – December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Shirley Dean |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Arreguín |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1938 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Loni Hancock |
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