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Maureen O'Connor Edit Profile

mayor

Former mayor of San Diego, California (1986-92). First female Mayor of San Diego.

Background

O'Connor, Maureen was born on July 14, 1946 in San Diego, California, United States. Daughter of Jerome and Frances O'Connor.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology and Sociology, San Diego State University, 1970.

Career

Teacher, counselor, Rosary High School, 1970-1971;

council member, City of San Diego, 1971-1979;

deputy mayor, City of San Diego, 1976;

mayor, City of San Diego, 1986-1992;

with, California Housing Finance Agency, 1977-1979;

member, Metropolitan Transit Development Board, 1976-1981;

port commissioner, San Diego, 1980-1985. Member Rules, Legislation, and Intergovtl. Relations committee; chairman public services and safety committee 1974-1975.

Member League California Cities' Committee on HumanResources Development, Natl League Cities' Manpower and Income Support committee. Chairman mayor's crime commission.

Connections

Married Robert O. Peterson, 1977.

Father:
Jerome O'Connor

Mother:
Frances O'Connor

Spouse:
Robert O. Peterson