William Paul Campbell (July 24, 1935 – March 22, 2015) was an American politician and businessman.
William Campbell | |
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| Member of the California State Senate | |
| In office December 3, 1984 – December 15, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. Kennick |
| Succeeded by | Frank Hill |
| Constituency | 33rd district (1976–1984) 31st district (1984–1989) |
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Philip L. Soto |
| Succeeded by | David Stirling |
| Constituency | 50th district (1967–1973) 64th district (1974–1976) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 24, 1935 Coraopolis, Pennsylvania |
| Died | March 21, 2015 (aged 79) Orem, Utah |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Margene Taylor |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Westminster College Columbia University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
Born in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, Campbell served in the United States Army. He went to Westminster College and Columbia University. In 1959, he moved to California and was an administrative aide for an elementary school district. Campbell lived in Hacienda Heights, California. He served in the California State Assembly from 1966 to 1974 and was a Republican. Campbell then served in the California State Senate from 1976 to 1990 and was Senate Republican Leader from 1979 to 1983. He then became president of the California Manufacturers & Technology Assn. Campbell then moved to Orem, Utah, where he died.[1][2]
Campbell was a Latter-day Saint and got married in the Los Angeles California Temple.
Notes
edit- ^ Elaine Roo (March 24, 2015). "Sen. William Campbell dies at 79; longtime state lawmaker". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ William Paul Campbell-obituary