Chuck Reed
Charles Rufus "Chuck" Reed (born August 15, 1948) is a former mayor of San Jose, California. He held the position from 2007 to 2015. Before becoming mayor, Reed was a member of the San Jose City Council from 2000 to 2006, representing District 4.[1]
Biography
Reed was raised in Garden City, Kansas. He attended the United States Air Force Academy and served in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Reed earned a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs from Princeton University and a J.D. from Stanford Law School.[2]
Career
- 2007-2015: Mayor of San Jose
- 2000-2006: San Jose City Council, District 4
Issues
Pension reform
- Reed was a co-sponsor of the California Pension Reform Initiative (2014).
- He supported Measure B in San Jose.
Personal
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Reed is married to Paula Reed, who manages a medical clinic that specializes in cancer treatment. They are the parents of two children, Kim and Alex.[2]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
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