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Bert L. Farmer
Farmer in 1923
In office Preceded by Lewis A. Spengler Succeeded by Henry E. Carter In office In office Preceded by James Simpson Conwell Succeeded by Boyle Workman
Born (1875-02-27 ) February 27, 1875Arroyo Grande, California , USDied May 31, 1939(1939-05-31) (aged 64 )Los Angeles , California, US Political party Republican Spouse Maude Farmer Children 2
Robert "Bert" L. Farmer (February 27, 1875 – May 31, 1939) was an American politician who served in the California State Assembly and in the Los Angeles City Council . He unsuccessfully challenged George E. Cryer in the 1923 Los Angeles mayoral election .[1]
Early life and career
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Farmer was born on February 27, 1875. He and his family, resided in both San Luis Obispo County and Merced County before he moved to Los Angeles in 1893, where he became an insurance adjuster. In 1903, Farmer was chosen by the Board of Education to become the census marshal.[2] 1910 United States census .[3] [4]
Political career
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In November 7, 1916 California State Assembly election, Farmer won the seat for the 71st district over Socialist Party incumbent Lewis A. Spengler, Progressive candidate John H. Martin, and Prohibition candidate James Gillespie.[5] Los Angeles City Council .[6]
On January 3, 1918, Farmer was elected by the Council to become the President of the Los Angeles City Council , succeeding James Simpson Conwell .[7] Pershing Square , helped with city celebrations for Eddie Rickenbacker , and cooperated with Mayor Frederic T. Woodman to "suppress[...] sedition in Los Angeles."[8] [9] [10]
In 1920, he was a candidate for Los Angeles County Supervisor for the 4th district, but lost the election.[11] 1923 Los Angeles mayoral election , he unsuccessfully challenged incumbent George E. Cryer for the office of Mayor , to which he advocated for a new city charter.[4] [3] 73rd State Assembly district , but lost to Howard W. Davis .[12]
Personal life and death
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Farmer was married to Maude Farmer, and the two of them had two children, Ada Carroll and Dorothy Reamer. He became ill during the last three years of his life, dying at his home in Pico Union on May 31, 1939.[6] [13]
References
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^ a b Spitzzeri, Paul R. (May 1, 2021). "Primary Education: Artifacts from the Los Angeles City Primary Election, 1 May 1923" . Homestead Museum .
^ a b Spitzzeri, Paul R. (May 2, 2022). " . Homestead Meuseum .
^ "November 7, 1916 General Election" . JoinCalifornia .
^ a b "Bert L. Farmer Taken by Death: Former Assemblyman and Council President Ill for Three Years" . Los Angeles Times ProQuest 165022680 .
^ "COUNCIL ELECTS AFTER ACRIMONIOUS DEBATE.: Farmer is New President and True is Named Conwell's Successor" . Los Angeles Times ProQuest 160447424 .
^ Spitzzeri, Paul R. (November 13, 2018). "At Our Leisure: Central Park Becomes Pershing Square, November 1918" . Homestead Meuseum .
^ Spitzzeri, Paul R. (June 21, 2021). " . Homestead Museum .
^ Spitzzeri, Paul R. (May 4, 2021). " . Homestead Meuseum .
^ The Grizzly Bear
^ "EIGHTY-ONE CANDIDATES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL: All Incumbents Seek Re-election; "Times" Recommendations in the Fifteen Districts" . Los Angeles Times ProQuest 163098132 .
^ "Bert Farmer's Funeral Today: Council Pays Honor to Former Member by Adjourning Session" . Los Angeles Times ProQuest 164944269 .
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