John L. Harmer
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John L. Harmer is a former California
politician
who served in the California State Senate
as a Republican
from 1966 to 1974. He went on to serve briefly as the 40th Lieutenant Governor of California
from 1974 to 1975, after the resignation of Edwin Reinecke
on October 4, 1974. Departing Governor
Ronald Reagan
appointed him to the post. He is now the vice president of Geely-USA, the American Division of the Chinese car maker Geely that along with Chery
is one of the first Chinese automobile manufacturers to export to North American shores.
Harmer wrote the book Reagan: Man of Principle.
Harmer served as chairman of the Lighted Candle Society an organization opposed to pornography, and has filed briefs with the United States Supreme Court against pornography.
Harmer currently resides in Bountiful, Utah
, with his wife Carolyn. Harmer is a Latter-day Saint.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
politician
Politician
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who served in the California State Senate
California State Senate
The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote...
as a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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from 1966 to 1974. He went on to serve briefly as the 40th Lieutenant Governor of California
Lieutenant Governor of California
The Lieutenant Governor of California is a statewide constitutional officer elected separately from the Governor who serves as the "vice-executive" of California. The Lieutenant Governor of California is elected to serve a four year term and can serve a maximum of two terms...
from 1974 to 1975, after the resignation of Edwin Reinecke
Edwin Reinecke
Edwin Reinecke, who went by Ed Reinecke, is a retired California politician. He was born in Medford, Oregon, and served in the Navy during World War II. He graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1942 and then attended the California Institute of Technology, where he completed a degree in...
on October 4, 1974. Departing Governor
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
appointed him to the post. He is now the vice president of Geely-USA, the American Division of the Chinese car maker Geely that along with Chery
Chéry
Chéry is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:An area of farming and forestry, comprising the main village and a hamlet, situated in the valley of the river Arnon some south of Vierzon, at the junction of the D75, D165 and the D68 roads.-Population:-External...
is one of the first Chinese automobile manufacturers to export to North American shores.
Harmer wrote the book Reagan: Man of Principle.
Harmer served as chairman of the Lighted Candle Society an organization opposed to pornography, and has filed briefs with the United States Supreme Court against pornography.
Harmer currently resides in Bountiful, Utah
Bountiful, Utah
Bountiful is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 42,552, a three percent increase over the 2000 figure of 41,301...
, with his wife Carolyn. Harmer is a Latter-day Saint.