Lee Brand | |
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| 25th Mayor of Fresno | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ashley Swearengin |
| Succeeded by | Jerry Dyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5, 1949 The Dalles, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Trish Brand (m. 1980) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Fresno City College California State University, Fresno (BA) University of Southern California (MPA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1967–1973 |
| Unit | California Air National Guard |
Lee R. Brand (born April 5, 1949)[1] is an American politician and businessman who is the 25th mayor of Fresno, California. He took office as the successor for Ashley Swearengin on January 3, 2017.[2] Upon inauguration, Brand became the oldest to assume the mayoralty of Fresno beating the previous holder Dr. Chester A. Rowell by 3 years and 21 days.[3]
- ^ Ellis, John (October 1, 2016). "Lee Brand rises from humble roots to thrive in business, seek mayor's office". The Fresno Bee. Archived from the original on February 4, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
- ^ Ellis, John (May 14, 2016). "Brand, who rose from poverty to wealth, now looks to city's top job". The Fresno Bee. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- ^ Based on Date of birth to date of inauguration as Mayor. Dr. Chester Rowell was 64 years, 8 months, 10 days old at time of inauguration. Lee Brand was 67 years, 8 months and 30 days old at time of inauguration. Of note, Lee Brand assumed office after at 67 years, 8 months and 30 days old and Dr. Chester Rowell died aged 67 years, 6 months and 23 days old meaning Lee Brand assumed office as the oldest mayor of Fresno and after the second oldest mayor of Fresno entire lifespan. The Fresno Morning Republican. "New Hands in Grasp of City Government Reins." 27 Apr 1909.