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Paul J. Lunardi

Democratic

Picture of Paul J. Lunardi
City of Roseville
Date Party Office Votes Result
11-06-1956 Democratic AD-06 28799 Loss
11-04-1958 Democratic AD-06 34004 Win
11-08-1960 Democratic AD-06 47704 Win
11-06-1962 Democratic AD-06 51617 Win
11-05-1963 Democratic SD-07 7577 Win
11-03-1964 Democratic SD-07 29370 Win
 

Candidate Biography:

Born: September 30, 1921 in Roseville, CA
Married: Geraldine F. Shirley (in 1948)
Children: Herman, Yvonne, and Nancy
Military Service: USCG (WWII)
Died: January 11, 2013

1950-1959: Member, Roseville City Council
1954: Mayor, City of Roseville
1958: Mayor, City of Roseville
1963: Resigned from the State Assembly on December 20.

  • PLACENAME: Paul J. Lunardi Park in Roseville is named for the Mayor and Senator. [Source]
  • PLACENAME: SCR 23 (2015) by Ted Gaines designated five miles of State Highway Route 267 in Placer County as the Senator Paul J. Lunardi Memorial Highway.
  • "During the 1950s, one name stands out above all others on a list of exceptionally competent council members. That name is Paul J. Lunardi who served on the Council between 1950 and 1959, including two terms (1954 and 1958) as mayor." [Source]

Source: California Blue Book (1961)
Source: "History of Roseville, CA, 1950-1960 (webpage)" by the City of Roseville [Link]