Bill Brough | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 73rd district | |
In office December 1, 2014 – November 30, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Diane Harkey |
Succeeded by | Laurie Davies |
Personal details | |
Born | William P. Brough October 15, 1966 Middletown, Connecticut, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Michelle Jackson |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Dana Point, California |
Alma mater | University of Connecticut |
Occupation | Politician, Government Affairs Consultant |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1986–1990 |
Bill Brough (/broʊ/, BROH; born October 15, 1966) is an American politician who served three terms in the California State Assembly. A Republican, he represented the 73rd district, encompassing southern Orange County.[1] Prior to being elected to the state legislature, he was a Dana Point City Councilman. Previously, Brough served as chief of staff to California State Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, White House liaison at the Department of Veterans Affairs in the George W. Bush administration, and aide to former congressman Christopher Cox. In 2016, he founded the California Legislative Irish Caucus.[2][3]