Edward "Ed" Chavez (born 1943) is a former American politician and law enforcement officer who served as the 76th mayor of Stockton, California from 2005 until 2009. Prior to that, Chavez served as the city's police chief from 1993 to 2005.
Edward Chavez was born in Stockton, California, in 1943 to Pilar and Santiago Chavez. He attended Jackson School in South Stockton, then completed elementary school at St. Agnes School. After graduating from St. Mary's High School in 1961, in February 1962 he enlisted in the United States Air Force, being stationed in Southern California, Texas, and Vietnam. He was discharged in 1970.[2]
Chavez joined the Stockton Police Department in 1973 as a police officer. Aside from being an officer, he also served as a sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and deputy chief. He became Chief of Police in February 1993.[4]
Political careerEdit
Chavez was elected mayor of Stockton in the 2004 election, winning with 52.2% of the vote. He was sworn in on January 1, 2005, succeeding Gary Podesto. As mayor he was a member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition.[5] He initially said he would likely run for re-election in 2008, but on December 18, 2007, Chavez announced he would leave at the end of his term, saying it was time for him and his wife, Barbara, to live a private life.[6]
Personal lifeEdit
Chavez has two children, a son, Eric, and a daughter, Jill. Upon his term as mayor ending, Chavez now resides in Indio, California.[7]
^"Stockton Mayor Ed Chavez will not seek re-election". The Record. December 18, 2007. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
^"Chavez a step from condo foreclosure". The Record. January 29, 2009. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
^"San Joaquin County, CA Ballot". www.smartvoter.org. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
August 31, 2023
edward, chavez, politician, edward, chavez, born, 1943, former, american, politician, enforcement, officer, served, 76th, mayor, stockton, california, from, 2005, until, 2009, prior, that, chavez, served, city, police, chief, from, 1993, 2005, mayoredward, cha. Edward Ed Chavez born 1943 is a former American politician and law enforcement officer who served as the 76th mayor of Stockton California from 2005 until 2009 Prior to that Chavez served as the city s police chief from 1993 to 2005 MayorEdward Chavez76th Mayor of Stockton CaliforniaIn office January 1 2005 January 6 2009Preceded byGary PodestoSucceeded byAnn JohnstonPersonal detailsBorn1943 age 79 80 Stockton CaliforniaPolitical partyRepublican 1 Children2EducationSt Mary s High SchoolAlma materSan Joaquin Delta College AA California State University Sacramento BA California State Polytechnic University Pomona MSc Military serviceAllegiance United StatesBranch serviceUnited States Air ForceYears of service1962 1970 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Stockton Police 3 Political career 4 Personal life 5 Electoral history 6 ReferencesEarly life and education EditEdward Chavez was born in Stockton California in 1943 to Pilar and Santiago Chavez He attended Jackson School in South Stockton then completed elementary school at St Agnes School After graduating from St Mary s High School in 1961 in February 1962 he enlisted in the United States Air Force being stationed in Southern California Texas and Vietnam He was discharged in 1970 2 Chavez obtained an Associate of Arts from San Joaquin Delta College in 1970 earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from California State University Sacramento in 1972 and a Master of Science in Management from Cal Poly Pomona in 1992 3 Stockton Police EditChavez joined the Stockton Police Department in 1973 as a police officer Aside from being an officer he also served as a sergeant lieutenant captain and deputy chief He became Chief of Police in February 1993 4 Political career EditChavez was elected mayor of Stockton in the 2004 election winning with 52 2 of the vote He was sworn in on January 1 2005 succeeding Gary Podesto As mayor he was a member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition 5 He initially said he would likely run for re election in 2008 but on December 18 2007 Chavez announced he would leave at the end of his term saying it was time for him and his wife Barbara to live a private life 6 Personal life EditChavez has two children a son Eric and a daughter Jill Upon his term as mayor ending Chavez now resides in Indio California 7 Electoral history Edit2004 Stockton mayoral election 8 Candidate Votes Edward Chavez 20 052 52 2Ann Johnston 15 037 39 1Ralph Lee White 2 300 6 0Harvey N Bills Sr 1 047 2 7Write ins 75 0 2Total votes 38 511 100References Edit Stockton s Republican mayor endorses McNerney 28 August 2008 1995 Inductee Edward Chavez Mexican American Hall of Fame Retrieved November 18 2020 City of Stockton CA City Councilmembers and Districts www stocktongov com Archived from the original on 8 June 2008 Retrieved 13 January 2022 1995 Inductee Edward Chavez Mexican American Hall of Fame Retrieved November 18 2020 Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition Members Archived from the original on March 27 2008 Stockton Mayor Ed Chavez will not seek re election The Record December 18 2007 Retrieved November 20 2016 Chavez a step from condo foreclosure The Record January 29 2009 Retrieved November 18 2020 San Joaquin County CA Ballot www smartvoter org Retrieved 14 September 2020 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Edward Chavez politician amp oldid 1159924236, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
