Michael Gage (politician)
Mike Gage | |
|---|---|
Alfred C. Siegler | |
| Succeeded by | Don Sebastiani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Gage May 1, 1945 Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 2021 (aged 76) Salem, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
Michael Gage (May 1, 1945 – August 23, 2021) was an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly for the 8th district from December 6, 1976, to November 30, 1980.
Early life
Gage was born in
Career
Gage began his career as a staff director for the California State Senate Democratic Caucus. He later served as a field coordinator for John F. Dunlap. Gage was elected to the California State Assembly in 1976 and re-elected in 1978. Gage was a primary candidate in 1980 before opting not to seek re-election. He was succeeded by businessman and vintner Don Sebastiani.[3]
After leaving the Assembly, Gage became an environmental activist. He advocated for the transition away from
Gage worked for Blue Moose Farm, a sustainable farm in Salem, Oregon.[6]
Personal life
He died of cancer on August 23, 2021, in Salem, Oregon, at age 76.[7]
References
- ^ "1963 Napa High School Yearbook - Classmates". www.classmates.com. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ The Napa Register, Napa, California, 108th year, number 278, July 1, 1970, page 2A.
- ^ "4th Assembly district race a battle of 2 counties". Santa Rosa Press Democrat. March 31, 2014. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ "Gage Reelected Head of Water and Power Board". Los Angeles Times. July 26, 1991. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ "JoinCalifornia - Michael Gage". www.joincalifornia.com. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ "Blue Moose Farm LLC". Oregon Tilth. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ "Mike Gage, former North Bay assemblyman, confidant to Gov. Jerry Brown, dies at 76". Pressdemocrat.com. August 24, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
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