List of mayors of Anaheim, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mayor of Anaheim |
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Term length | 4 years |
Formation | 1870 |
First holder | Max Strobel |
A mayor is the top leader of a city. They help make important decisions and guide the city's future. This article lists all the people who have served as the main leader of Anaheim, California since it officially became a city in 1870.
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Anaheim's Leaders: A Look Back
Anaheim has had many leaders over the years. The title for the city's top leader has changed a few times. First, they were called "Mayors," then "Presidents of the Town," then "Presidents of the City," and finally "Mayors" again.
Early Mayors of Anaheim (1870-1872)
Anaheim officially became a city on February 10, 1870. This is called its incorporation. The first person to lead Anaheim as mayor was Max Strobel. He served for about a year.
# | Image | Name | Started Office | Left Office |
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Mayors of the City of Anaheim Anaheim became a city on February 10, 1870. |
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Max Strobel | 1870 | 1871 |
2 | Henry Kroeger | 1871 | 1872 |
Presidents of the Town of Anaheim (1876-1888)
After 1872, Anaheim's city status changed, and it became a "Town." The leaders were then called "Presidents." This period lasted until 1888.
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Presidents of the Town of Anaheim Anaheim became a Town on December 6, 1876. |
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3 | John Fischer | 1876 | 1877 | |
4 | Theodore Reiser | 1877 | 1878 | |
5 | L. W. Kirby | 1878 | 1879 | |
6 | B. F. Seibert | 1879 | 1881 | |
7 | B. Dreyfus | 1881 | 1883 | |
8 | J. P. Zeyn | 1883 | 1884 | |
9 | F. A. Korn | 1884 | 1885 | |
10 | R. J. Northam | 1885 | 1887 | |
11 | A. Rimpau | 1887 | 1888 | |
12 | Frank Ey | 1888 | 1888 |
Presidents of the City of Anaheim (1888-1930)
In 1888, Anaheim became a "City" again, but its leaders were still called "Presidents" for a while. This continued until 1930.
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Presidents of the City of Anaheim Anaheim became a City again on June 4, 1888. |
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Frank Ey | 1888 | 1890 | ||
13 | Theodore Reiser | 1890 | 1892 | |
14 | W. A. Witte | 1892 | 1894 | |
15 | Charles O. Rust | 1894 | 1900 | |
16 | Joseph Helmson | 1900 | 1902 | |
17 | Julius J. Schneider | 1902 | 1904 | |
18 | Charles O. Rust | 1904 | 1912 | |
19 | Max Nebelung | 1912 | 1914 | |
20 | John H. Cook | 1914 | 1916 | |
21 | Julius J. Schneider | 1916 | 1918 | |
22 | John J. Dwyer | 1918 | 1920 | |
23 | William Stark | 1920 | 1924 | |
24 | Elmer H. Metcalf | 1924 | 1925 | |
25 | Perry W. Mathis | 1925 | 1927 | |
26 | Carl F. Leonard | 1927 | 1928 | |
27 | Louis E. Miller | 1928 | 1930 |
Modern Mayors of Anaheim (1930-Present)
Since 1930, the leader of Anaheim has been officially called the "Mayor" again. This is the title used today. Mayors usually serve for four-year terms.