Doug Chaffee (politician)

Douglas B. Chaffee (born November 9, 1943) is an American politician and retired attorney serving as a member & former Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors from the 4th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 7, 2019. He previously served as a councilman for the At Large district in the Fullerton City Council. In December of 2017 he was selected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem of Fullerton and the following year he was selected as Mayor of Fullerton

For the artist, see Doug Chaffee.

Doug Chaffee
Member of the
Orange County Board of Supervisors
from the 4th district
Assumed office
January 7, 2019
Preceded byShawn Nelson
Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors
In office
January 11, 2022 – January 10, 2023
Preceded byAndrew Do
Succeeded byDonald P. Wagner
Vice Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors
In office
January 3, 2021 – January 11, 2022
Preceded byAndrew Do
Succeeded byDonald P. Wagner
Mayor of Fullerton
In office
December 5, 2017 – December 4, 2018
Preceded byBruce Whitaker
Succeeded byJesus Silva
Mayor Pro Tem of Fullerton
In office
December 16, 2016 – December 5, 2017
Preceded byJan Flory
Succeeded byGreg Sebourn
Fullerton City Council
for the At Large district
In office
July 4, 2012 – December 18, 2018
Preceded byF. Richard Jones
Succeeded byJan M. Flory
Personal details
Born (1943-11-09) November 9, 1943
California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Paulette
​
(m. 1977)​
Children2
EducationUniversity of Redlands (BA)
Northwestern University (JD)
Websitehttps://d4.ocgov.com/

Early life and education

Chaffee was raised in Anaheim, California before moving to Fullerton, California, where he graduated from Fullerton Union High School in 1961. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Redlands in 1965 and a Juris Doctor from the Northwestern University School of Law in 1968.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Chaffee worked as an attorney. Chaffee was elected to the Fullerton, California City Council in 2012 and served until 2018. He was selected to serve as mayor in 2018.[2][3] In November 2018, Chaffee was narrowly elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the first Democratic member elected in 12 years. He assumed office on January 1, 2019.[4] Since January 2022, Chaffee has served as chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors.[5]

In May 2020, Chaffee was a guest on KPCC, where he discussed Orange County beach closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

In addition to the Orange County Board of Supervisors, he serves on the board of the Orange County Transportation Authority.[7]

Personal life

Chaffee and his wife, Paulette, have been married since 1977. They have two sons.[8]

References
  1. "Biography | Doug Chaffee for Supervisor 2018". Doug Chaffee for Sup. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  2. "Board of Directors - Doug Chaffee". www.octa.net. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  3. "Fullerton Mayor Doug Chaffee elected Orange County supervisor, becoming first Democrat on board in 12 years". Orange County Register. December 1, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  4. "Commentary: Will the U.S. Census ensure that all of Orange County's children count?". Daily Pilot. April 2, 2019. Archived from the original on April 2, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  5. "Meet your Supervisor | Fourth District Supervisor Doug Chaffee". d4.ocgov.com. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  6. "Orange County Supe Doug Chaffee Responds To State Mandate To Close All OC Beaches". Southern California Public Radio. May 1, 2020. Archived from the original on May 3, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  7. Doug, Chaffee. "Board Members". OCTA. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  8. "Wife of OC Supervisor Chaffee Charged with Sign Stealing". NBC Los Angeles. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
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