List of mayors of Anaheim, California Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Mayor of Anaheim
Flag of Anaheim
Seal of Anaheim
Incumbent Ashleigh Aitken since December 6, 2022
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.

Anaheim's Leaders: A Look Back
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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.

#	Name	Started Office	Left Office
Mayors of the City of Anaheim Anaheim became a city on February 10, 1870.
1	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.

#	Name	Started Office	Left Office
Presidents of the Town of Anaheim Anaheim became a Town on December 6, 1876.
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.

#	Name	Started Office	Left Office
Presidents of the City of Anaheim Anaheim became a City again on June 4, 1888.
	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.

#	Name	Started Office	Left Office
Mayors of the City of Anaheim The leader's title changed to Mayor in 1930.
	Louis E. Miller	1930	1932
28	Fred H. Koesel	1932	1934
29	Charles H. Mann	1934	1940
30	Charles A. Pearson	1940	1959
31	A. J. Schutte	1959	1962
32	Rector L. Coons	1962	1964
33	Odra Chandler	1964	1965
34	Fred T. Krein	1965	1968
35	Cal Pebley	1968	1969
36	Ralph B. Clark	1969	1970
37	Jack Dutton	1970	1976
38	W. J. "Bill" Thom	1976	1978
39	John F. Seymour	1978	1982
40	Don Roth	1982	1986
41	Ben Bay	1986	1988
42	Fred Hunter	1988	1992
43	Tom Daly	1992	2002
44	Curt Pringle	2002	2010
45	Tom Tait	2010	2018
46	Harry Sidhu	2018	2022
47	Ashleigh Aitken	2022	Present