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Bill Harrison
Bill Harrison is a former mayor of Fremont, California. He was elected in November 2012 and was sworn into office on December 4, 2012. He served as mayor until 2016. Before becoming mayor, Harrison was a member of the Fremont City Council from 2006 to 2012.[1]
Harrison was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Biography
Harrison was born in Fremont. He obtained a B.A. in economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His professional experience includes working as a public accountant.[1]
Career
Below is a brief outline of Harrison's political career.
- 2012-Present: Mayor of Fremont
- 2006-2012: Fremont City Council
Elections
2016
The city of Fremont, California, held elections for mayor and city council on November 8, 2016. Two city council seats were up for election.[2] Lily Mei defeated incumbent Bill Harrison in the Fremont mayoral general election.[3]
| Mayor of Fremont, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Lily Mei |
53.70% | 37,834 |
| Bill Harrison Incumbent | 45.96% | 32,381 |
| Write-in votes | 0.33% | 236 |
| Total Votes | 70,451 | |
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See also
- Fremont, California
- Cities in California
- Municipal elections in Fremont, California (2016)
- United States municipal elections, 2016
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Bob Wasserman |
Mayor of Fremont 2012–2016 |
Succeeded by Lily Mei |
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