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
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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

1. ^ ^{a b c d} Tammye Nash, Birdwell, state’s 1st gay judge, now mayor of S. Lake Tahoe, Dallas Voice (December 21, 2008).
2. ^ Jerry R. Birdwell - Lawyer Profile, Martindale.
3. ^ ^{a b c} Historical List of Elected Officials Dallas County, 1846 - Present District Clerk’s Office, Dallas County, Texas (February 2010).

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