Michael Wornum

Michael Wornum
Member of the California State Assembly from the 9th district
In office December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1978
Preceded by	Bill Bagley
Succeeded by	Bill Filante
Personal details
Born	(1925-02-25)February 25, 1925 London, England
Died	June 15, 1995(1995-06-15) (aged 70) Larkspur, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Barbara Okin Sandra
Children	4
Education	University of California, Berkeley
Military service
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Branch/service	Royal Air Force
Battles/wars	World War I

Michael Wornum (February 25, 1925 – June 15, 1995)[1] was a British-American politician from California and a member of the Democratic Party. Born in London to a British father (George Grey Wornum) and an American mother (Miriam Alice Gerstle) he moved to California at a young age.[2] He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor's degree in architecture, followed by a master's degree [3] and became a U.S. citizen in 1951.[4]

Political Career

Wornum was elected to the Mill Valley City council in 1960, serving twice as mayor. He was elected to the Marin County Board of Supervisors in 1968 and again in 1972.[5] In 1974 he was elected to the California State Assembly and served two terms, losing reelection to Republican physician Bill Filante in 1978. In 1980 he was appointed to the California Coastal Commission by Governor Jerry Brown[3] That same year he was elected to the Larkspur city council, where he also eventually became mayor.[3]

Death

On June 15, 1995 Wornum died of stomach cancer at the age of 70, in Larskpur, California.[3]

Electoral history

Member, California State Assembly: 1974-1978

Year	Office		Democrat	Votes	Pct		Republican	Votes	Pct
1974	California State Assembly District 9		Michael Wornum	47,758	50.5%		A. Alan Hill	41,290	43.7%
1976	California State Assembly District 9		Michael Wornum	59,079	49.5%		John Miskimen	55,575	46.6%
1978	California State Assembly District 9		Michael Wornum	46,485	43.4%		Bill Filante	55,304	51.7%

References

1. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
2. 1930 United States Federal Census
3. "Michael Wornum; Former Assemblyman, Mayor in Marin County". The Los Angeles Times. 26 June 1995. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
4. California, Federal Naturalization Records, 1843-1999
5. https://www.joincalifornia.com/candidate/5805

External links

• Join California Michael Wornum

Political offices
Preceded by Bill Bagley	California State Assembly 9th District 1974 – 1978	Succeeded by Bill Filante