Thomas M. Hannigan (May 30, 1940 – October 9, 2018) was an American businessman and politician.
Thomas M. Hannigan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 4th district | |
| In office December 4, 1978 – November 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Vic Fazio |
| Succeeded by | David Knowles |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 8th district | |
| In office December 7, 1992 – November 30, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Bev Hansen |
| Succeeded by | Helen Thomson |
| Director of the California Department of Water Resources | |
| In office March 1, 1999 – June 1, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | David N. Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Michael J. Spear |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 30, 1940 Vallejo, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 9, 2018 (aged 78) Fairfield, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Jan Mape
(m. 1963; died 2006) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Santa Clara University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1963-1966 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Biography edit
Hannigan was born in Vallejo, California. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1963 to 1966 and was commissioned a captain. In 1962, he graduated from Santa Clara University. He moved to Fairfield, California and was in the real estate business. He served on the Fairfield City Council rom 1970 to 1974 and as mayor of Fairfield from 1972 to 1974. Hannigan also served on the Solano County Board of Supervisors from 1974 to 1978 and served as chair of the board of supervisors. Hannigan served in the California State Assembly from December 4, 1978 - November 30, 1996 and was a Democrat. From 1999 to 2003, Hannigan served as the director of the California Department of Water Resources.[1][2]
The Fairfield–Vacaville station is named in his honor.[3][4]
Hannigan's daughter, Erin Hannigan Andrews, is the Supervisor of Solano County.[5]
References edit
- ^ He 'keep the Democrats cats herded:'Former California legislator Thomas Hannigan dies
- ^ Online Archives of California, the papers of Thomas M. Hannigan-Biographical Sketch
- ^ "Train Station renamed for visionary Tom Hannigan".
- ^ "Thomas Hannigan Obituary (1940 - 2018) San Francisco Chronicle". Legacy.com.
- ^ "Erin Hannigan seeking Re-election to Solano County Board". 11 August 2019.
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