LOCAL · CA · 1982-1998
Sherman Block
Sheriff · Los Angeles County · Democrat · California
On the record
Died in office Oct 1998 four days before losing primary to Lee Baca
SEVERITY · DIED-IN-OFFICE
Background
California's Sheriff · Los Angeles County of Los Angeles County 1982–1998: Sherman Block — 16-year tenure. After: Sheriff · Los Angeles County (1982-1998). In-office record: Died in office Oct 1998 four days before losing primary to Lee Baca. Same-year political environment (1982): Governor Jerry Brown.
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Others who held this office in California
- Robert Luna (2022-present)
- Alex Villanueva (2018-2022)
- Jim McDonnell (2014-2018)
- Lee Baca (1998-2014)
- Sherman Block (1982-1998)
- Peter J. Pitchess (1958-1982)
- Eugene W. Biscailuz (1932-1958)