McCarthy, Leo T., 1930-2007

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Leo T. McCarthy, Democrat, was a State Assembly Member, 1969-1982. From 1969-1974, he represented the 19th District, which included portions of San Francisco County. After redistricting in 1974, McCarthy's 18th District included portions of San Francisco and San Mateo Counties.

McCarthy was born in 1930 in Auckland, New Zealand; he moved to San Francisco with his parents in 1934. In San Francisco, he attended St. James and St. Ignatius schools, then received his B.A. in history from the University of San Francisco and his LL.B at San Francisco Law School. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, 1951-1952. On December 17, 1955, he married Jacqueline Lee Burke. They have four children: Sharon, Conna, Adam and Niall.

Prior to serving in the State Assembly, McCarthy was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1963 and 1967. He was a member of the California Commission on Aging, 1963-1967. In 1968, he was elected for the first time to the State Assembly where he served until 1983. He was the Democratic Whip in 1971 and 1972. In 1975, he became the first Speaker elected from San Francisco since 1927. Under his leadership, the Assembly increased Democratic membership to a record level for the twentieth century. He continued serving as Speaker until 1981. He was Speaker Pro Tempore in 1981 and 1982.

According to the California Legislature at Sacramento (Handbooks), McCarthy served on the following committees:

In 1982, McCarthy was elected Lieutenant Governor; he held this office from 1983 through 1994. As Lieutenant Governor, he also served as a University of California Regent, a State University Trustee, Chair of California's Economic Development Commission, and a member of the State Land Commission. In 1992, he lost a primary bid for U.S. Senate.

In 1995, McCarthy created an investment and consulting company, The Daniel Group, in San Francisco. He also served on several corporate and mutual fund boards. After leaving office, McCarthy has continued to be active in public affairs. He served on the National Gambling Impact Study Commission, 1997-1999 and has been vocal concerning tribal gaming in California and the negative impact of gambling on society. He has also been involved in the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good, located at the University of San Francisco. The McCarthy Center supports both undergraduate and graduate programs in government and community service.

Standing Committees Elections and Constitutional Amendments, 1969-1970 * Vice Chair, 1969 Finance, Insurance and Commerce, 1981 Labor Relations, 1972-1974 * Chair, 1972-1974 Local Government, 1969-1970 Policy Research Management, 1981-1982 Planning and Land Use, 1971-1973 Planning, Land Use and Energy, 1974 Revenue and Taxation, 1969-1974, 1981-1982 * Vice Chair, 1970 Transportation, 1971-1974 Ways and Means, 1981-1982 Welfare, 1971-1972 Farm Labor Violence, 1974 Regulatory Oversight 1981-1982 * Chair, 1981-1982 Joint Committees Aging, 1973-1974 * Chair, 1973-1974

From the guide to the McCarthy (Leo T.) Papers, 1972-1980, (California State Archives)

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referencedIn Miller, Russell R., 1937-. Russell R. Miller papers, 1970-2008. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Monterey Public Library. California History Room. Distinguished visitors clippings 1903-2007 Monterey Public Library
creatorOf McCarthy, Leo T., 1930-2007. Leo T. McCarthy : commercials , 1982-1990. University of Oklahoma, Political Community Archives
referencedIn Gann, Paul, 1912-1989. Oral history interview with Paul Gann, 1987,1988. Transcript. / by Gabrielle Morris, University of California, Berkeley for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives. California State Archives
creatorOf McCarthy (Leo T.) Papers, 1972-1980 California State Archives
referencedIn Hart, Gary K., 1943-. Oral history interview with Gary K. Hart : oral history transcript : California State Assembly 1974-1982, California State Senate 1982-1994 / by Christopher J. Castaneda. California State Archives, State Government Oral History Program, [2001] UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Governmental Studies. [California general election, 1988 (Nov. 8), United States Senate candidates, McCarthy and Wilson : campaign ephemera and newspaper clippings]. Institute of Governmental Studies, University of California, Berkeley
referencedIn University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Governmental Studies. [Assembly Speaker's Office contests, 1974 to 1981, candidates, Berman, Brown, McCarthy and Moretti : newspaper clippings]. Institute of Governmental Studies, University of California, Berkeley
referencedIn Lancaster, William H., 1931-. Oral history interview with William H. Lancaster ... oral history transcript 1994-1995 / by Enid Hart Douglass. California State University, Sacramento
referencedIn Catalogue II of the Regional Oral History Office, 1980-1997 Bancroft Library
creatorOf California. Lieutenant Governor (1983-1994 : McCarthy). Resolution [realia] : Ground breaking, [California State University San Marcos] February 23, 1990 / by Leo McCarthy, Lieutenant Governor. California State University San Marcos Library, CSUSM Library
referencedIn University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Governmental Studies. [California general election materials, 1986 (Nov. 4), Lieutenant governor, Mike Curb vs. Leo McCarthy : newspaper clippings and ephemera] Institute of Governmental Studies, University of California, Berkeley
referencedIn University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Governmental Studies. [California general election, 1982 (Nov. 2), Lieutenant Governor candidates, Hallett and McCarthy : campaign ephemera and newspaper clippings]. Institute of Governmental Studies, University of California, Berkeley
referencedIn University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Governmental Studies. [California general election, 1990 (Nov. 6), Lieutenant Governor candidates, Burgeson and McCarthy : campaign ephemera and newspaper clippings]. Institute of Governmental Studies, University of California, Berkeley
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Birth 1930-08-15

Death 2007-02-05

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