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Alameda County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Robert "Bob" Wasserman

Candidate for
Mayor; City of Fremont

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Robert "Bob" Wasserman

Born in Gary, Indiana in 1934; moved to California and attended public Schools in the Los Angeles area.

Married to Linda for 46 years. They have a son, Dan, a daughter, Jill and two grandchildren: Shane age 8 and Shelby age 10.

Served in the United States Army in Korean.

Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Administration from California State University, Los Angeles.

Earned a Masters Degree in Public Administration from U.S.C.

Over 40 years of Law Enforcement Experience.

Member or Former member of (partial list):

  • California Peace Officer's Association (Past President)
  • California Police Chief's Association
  • International Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Commission on Peace Officers Standard and Training, appointed by the Governor in 1983 (Past Chairman)
  • Police Executive Research Forum

Appointed Chief of Police in Fremont in January 1976. Retired in 1992.

Elected to the Fremont City Council, 1992 + Present.

Community Service Affiliations (partial list):

  • YMCA
  • Rotary
  • Cancer Society
  • Meals On Wheels
  • Boy Scouts
  • SAVE
  • Washington Hospital Foundation
  • Olive Hyde Art Gallery

Has been commended for outstanding public service by a resolution of the California Senate and has received the Law Enforcement Executive of the Year Award.

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