Michael Gage (politician)

Michael Gage (born May 1, 1945) is an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly for the 8th district from 1976 to 1980.

Mike Gage
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 8th district
In office
1976–1980
Succeeded byDon Sebastiani
Personal details
Born
Michael Gage

(1945-05-01) May 1, 1945
Glendale, California
Political partyDemocratic
Military service
Branch/service United States Army

Early life

Gage was born in Glendale, California and raised in Napa, California. After graduating from Napa High School, he served in the United States Army.[1]

Career

Gage began his career as a staff director for the California State Senate Democratic Caucus. He later served as a field coordinator for John F. Dunlap. Gage was elected to the California State Assembly in 1976 and re-elected in 1978. Gage was a primary candidate in 1980 before opting not to seek re-election. He was succeeded by businessman and vintner Don Sebastiani.[2]

After leaving the Assembly, Gage became an environmental activist. He advocated for the transition away from nuclear energy to alternative energy. From 1987 to 1990, Gage served as Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles under Tom Bradley. He was later elected to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.[3] From 1992 to 1999, he served as the president of CALSTART, a non-profit clean energy company based in Pasadena, California. From 2001 to 2003, he was the vice president and southwest regional director of The Trust for Public Land.[4]

Gage worked for Blue Moose Farm, a sustainable farm in Salem, Oregon.[5]

References
  1. "1963 Napa High School Yearbook - Classmates". www.classmates.com. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  2. "4th Assembly district race a battle of 2 counties". Santa Rosa Press Democrat. 2014-03-31. Retrieved 2020-07-14.
  3. "Gage Reelected Head of Water and Power Board". Los Angeles Times. 1991-07-26. Retrieved 2020-07-14.
  4. "JoinCalifornia - Michael Gage". www.joincalifornia.com. Retrieved 2020-07-14.
  5. "Blue Moose Farm LLC". Oregon Tilth. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
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