John C. Williamson
Democratic
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-04-1958 | Democratic | AD-39 | 18698 | Win |
| 11-08-1960 | Democratic | AD-39 | 29035 | Win |
| 11-06-1962 | Democratic | AD-29 | 27307 | Win |
| 11-03-1964 | Democratic | AD-29 | 30252 | Win |
| 11-08-1966 | Democratic | AD-29 | 29883 | Loss |
Candidate Biography:
Born: December 15, 1912 in Oskaloosa, Kansas
Married: Laurel Jean Stewart (in 1945)
Children: Sally, John, Richard and Robert
Military Service: ARMY (WWII)
Died: October 11, 1998 in Plumas Co., CA
1952-1953: President, California Gasoline Retailers
1970: Primary Candidate for SBOE-3 (Lost)
- LEGISLATION: The Williamson Act, officially known as the "California Land Conservation Act of 1965" allows property owners to be taxed at lower rates in exchange for agreeing to use their land for agricultural or open space use for a minimum of ten years. "Nearly 16.9 million of the state’s 29 million acres of farm and ranch land are currently protected under the Williamson Act." [Source]
Source: California Blue Book (1961)
Source: A Disorderly House: The Brown-Unruh Years in Sacramento