Mike Schaefer

[Grokipedia: Political positions] Fiscal and taxpayer advocacy Schaefer has positioned himself as a dedicated taxpayer advocate, emphasizing protection against excessive taxation and government overreach in fiscal matters. Prior to and during his tenure on the California State Board of Equalization (BOE), he rep…

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[Grokipedia: City Council service] Election and tenure Schaefer was elected to the San Diego City Council in 1965 at the age of 27, becoming the youngest person ever to hold the position.[11] He represented the city for two terms, spanning 1965 to 1971.[1] [2] During his tenure, Schaefer participated in routine c…

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[Grokipedia: Business and legal career] Legal practice John Michael Schaefer was admitted to the State Bar of California in June 1964. He commenced his legal career shortly after as a deputy city attorney in the San Diego City Attorney's office, handling civil matters related to municipal operations. This role involve…

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[Grokipedia: State-level politics] Board of Equalization role Schaefer was elected to the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) District 4 seat in the November 6, 2018, general election, following a top-two primary on June 5, 2018, and assumed office on January 7, 2019.[2] District 4 encompasses counties i…

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[Grokipedia: Electoral history] Major campaigns and outcomes Schaefer's electoral pursuits after his 1971 departure from the San Diego City Council included over 30 unsuccessful bids for offices in California, Nevada, Maryland, and Arizona, spanning decades and underscoring his persistent candidacy.[8] His bre…

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[Grokipedia: Lead] John Michael Schaefer (born March 25, 1938) is an American politician and longtime perennial candidate affiliated with the Democratic Party, best known for his early service on the San Diego City Council from 1965 to 1971 and his election to the California State Board of Equaliz…

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Floor speech (house): May 18, 1995 - Issue: Vol. 141, No. 83 — Daily Edition104th Congress (1995 - 1996) - 1st Session

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Floor speech (house): August 4, 1995 - Issue: Vol. 141, No. 129 — Daily Edition104th Congress (1995 - 1996) - 1st Session

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Floor speech (house): January 25, 1995 - Issue: Vol. 141, No. 15 — Daily Edition104th Congress (1995 - 1996) - 1st Session

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[1994-09-29] Floor speech (house): [Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 139 (Thursday, September 29, 1994)]

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[1996-03-29] Floor speech (house): [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 46 (Friday, March 29, 1996)]

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[1995-08-04] Floor speech (house): [Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 129 (Friday, August 4, 1995)]

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FEC totals for the 2026 cycle report that Mike Schaefer reported $0 cash on hand.

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[Grokipedia: Controversies] Criminal convictions In 1993, John Michael Schaefer was convicted of misdemeanor spousal abuse in California.[4][25] The conviction stemmed from an incident involving physical abuse against his spouse.[26] Following the conviction, Schaefer was placed on probation, but he violat…

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[Wikipedia: Legal issues] In 1970, Schaefer was arrested for bribery and conspiracy in the 1970 Yellow Cab bribery scandal, but was later acquitted after an eleven-hour deliberation by a jury on January 21, 1971. Schaefer bought properties in multiple states, including the Schaefer Hotel which he bought…

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