Tony Strickland | |
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| 66th Mayor of Huntington Beach, California | |
| In office December 6, 2022 – December 6, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Barbara Delgleize |
| Succeeded by | Gracey Van Der Mark |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office December 1, 2008 – November 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Tom McClintock |
| Succeeded by | Hannah-Beth Jackson |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 37th district | |
| In office December 7, 1998 – November 30, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Nao Takasugi |
| Succeeded by | Audra Strickland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 17, 1970 Fort Ord, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Huntington Beach, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Whittier College(BA) |
Anthony A. Strickland (born February 17, 1970) is an American politician who is a member of the City Council of Huntington Beach, California. He was mayor of Huntington Beach from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure as mayor, he was involved in conflicts with the state of California due to his opposition to new housing.
A member of the Republican Party, he was a California state senator (elected from the 19th District) from 2008 to 2012 and a state assemblyman (elected from the 37th District) from 1998 to 2004. He owns a political and business consulting firm.[1] He is the president and CEO of Strong America, an advocacy group and super PAC.[2]
- ^ Scott Schwebke (March 15, 2023). "Huntington Beach mayor, a fierce critic of state housing mandates, lives in affordable housing". Orange County Register.
- ^ John Scheibe, Tony Strickland could face more than $100,000 in FPPC fines, Ventura County Star (January 12, 2016).