Henry J. Mello | |
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| Member of the California Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office December 7, 1992 - November 30, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Rose Ann Vuich |
| Succeeded by | Bruce McPherson |
| Member of the California Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office December 1, 1980 - November 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Nimmo |
| Succeeded by | Don Rogers |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 28th district | |
| In office December 6, 1976 - November 30, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Murphy, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Sam Farr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1924 Watsonville, California, US |
| Died | September 4, 2004 (aged 80) Watsonville, California, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen Mello |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman in farming |
| Known for | Mello-Roos |
Henry John Mello (March 27, 1924 – September 4, 2004) was an American politician from California. Mello was a member of the California State Senate known for the Community Facilities District Act, otherwise known as the Mello-Roos Act.[1]