Chris Coursey
Chris Coursey | |
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| Born | November 21, 1954 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Northern Colorado |
| Occupation | Mayor of Santa Rosa, California |
| Years active | Less than 1 |
| Known for | Mayoral position |
| Website | http://www.chris4santarosa.com/ |
Chris Coursey (born November 21, 1954) is the current mayor of Santa Rosa, California, taking office as of December 6, 2016. He has served on the Santa Rosa city council prior to his position as mayor. His vice mayor is Jack Tibbets, the youngest council member in city history.[1]
Early life
Coursey attended six different schools before graduating from Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado. He moved to Santa Rosa when he was 25 years old. At that point he had previously lived in twelve cities across five states.[2]
Professional life
He worked as a daily journalist in Colorado Springs, Colorado, then with The Press Democrat. He covered crime, government, and politics for The Press Democrat. In 2007, he left his journalist job to work on the Sonoma–Marin Area Rail Transit, or SMART train project.[2] He was first elected to the council in 2014.
Personal life
Chris is an avid biker, has four kids, and a wife he lost to cancer in 2010.[3]
References
- ^ "Chris Coursey named new Santa Rosa mayor". Santa Rosa Press Democrat. 2016-12-06. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
- ^ a b "Chris Coursey for Santa Rosa City Council : About Chris". www.chris4santarosa.com. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
- ^ "Chris Coursey announces candidacy for Santa Rosa City Council seat". Petaluma Argus Courier. 2017-03-02. Retrieved 2017-03-02.