John C. Holland | |
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![]() Holland in 1953 | |
Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 14th district | |
In office July 1, 1943 – June 30, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Edward L. Thrasher |
Succeeded by | Arthur K. Snyder |
Personal details | |
Born | Bartlett, Texas | June 6, 1893
Died | March 10, 1970 Montecito Heights, Los Angeles | (aged 76)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Alice Colby Wells (m. 1919) |
Children | 2 |
John C. Holland (July 6, 1893 – March 10, 1970) was one of the longest-serving Los Angeles City Council members, for 24 years from 1943 to 1967, and was known for his losing fight against bringing the Los Angeles Dodgers to Chavez Ravine and for his reputation as a watchdog over the city treasury.