Jerry Birdwell
Jerry R. Birdwell | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of South Lake Tahoe, California | |
| In office 2008–2009 | |
| Succeeded by | Kathay Lovell |
| Judge of Dallas County's 195th Judicial District Court | |
| In office May 29, 1992 – December 31, 1992 | |
| Appointed by | Ann Richards |
| Preceded by | Joe Kendell |
| Succeeded by | John R. Nelms |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Baylor University (B.A.) Baylor Law School (J.D.) |
Jerry R. Birdwell was the former mayor of South Lake Tahoe, California and judge of Dallas County's 195th Judicial District Court. Birdwell was the first openly gay judge appointed in Texas.[1]
Early life and education
Birdwell received a B.A. from Baylor University and a J.D. from Baylor Law School.[2]
Judicial service
On May 22, 1992, Governor Ann Richards appointed Birdwell to be judge of Dallas County's 195th Judicial District Court.[1][3] Birdwell took office on May 29, 1992, but was defeated for reelection later that year by John R. Nelms.[3] Birdwell left office on December 31, 1992.[3]
Political career
In 2006, Birdwell began a four-year term on the city council of South Lake Tahoe, California.[1] On December 9, 2008, Birdwell was elected to serve a one-year term as mayor of South Lake Tahoe.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Tammye Nash, Birdwell, state's 1st gay judge, now mayor of S. Lake Tahoe, Dallas Voice (December 21, 2008).
- ^ Jerry R. Birdwell - Lawyer Profile, Martindale.
- ^ a b c Historical List of Elected Officials Dallas County, 1846 - Present District Clerk's Office, Dallas County, Texas (February 2010).