27 Facts About Bob Wasserman

Robert "Bob" Wasserman was an American politician and retired police chief, who served as the Mayor of Fremont, California, from 2004 to 2011.

Bob Wasserman moved with his family to Los Angeles when he was three years old, and attended schools in the city.

Bob Wasserman served in the US Army National Guard in 1949 when he was just 16 years old.

Bob Wasserman falsely told the army recruiter that he was 18 years old at the time of his enlistment.

Bob Wasserman was honorably discharged in 1952 after serving in the Korean War.

Bob Wasserman obtained a bachelor's degree in political science and administration from California State University, Los Angeles.

Bob Wasserman received a master's degree in public administration from the University of Southern California.

Bob Wasserman met his future wife, Linda, while working for the Montebello, California, police department.

Bob Wasserman began his career in law enforcement when he joined the Montebello, California, Police Department as a police officer in 1953.

Bob Wasserman held positions in police departments throughout Southern California during the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

Bob Wasserman moved to San Carlos, California in 1969 to become the chief of the San Carlos Police Department.

Bob Wasserman was hired as the police chief of Fremont, California, in 1976.

Bob Wasserman remained in the position until his retirement in 1992.

Bob Wasserman served as the Deputy Commissioner of Interpol task force, during the United States involvement in Bosnia, and was directly reported to by the contingent commander overseeing operations there.

Bob Wasserman launched a political career in the years prior and was first elected to the Fremont city council in 1992.

Bob Wasserman won the mayoral election on November 2,2004, with 26,763 votes, or 52.6 percent of the popular vote, defeating fellow city councilman, Bill Pease.

Bob Wasserman was re-elected to a second, four-year term on November 4,2008.

Bob Wasserman has been credited with developing a new general plan for the city.

Bob Wasserman recruited technology corporations from Silicon Valley, as well as companies from other industries, to move into Fremont.

Bob Wasserman spearheaded efforts to build a Bay Area Rapid Transit station in the Warm Springs District of Fremont, which under construction, as of 2012.

Bob Wasserman was a strong proponent of moving the Oakland A's Major League Baseball team from Oakland to Fremont.

Bob Wasserman lobbied to keep the New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc from closing in 2010.

Bob Wasserman facilitated efforts to find new owners for the plant.

Bob Wasserman had been hospitalized for pneumonia in 2005 and 2008.

Bob Wasserman died of respiratory complications at the age of 77 on December 29,2011, at Kaiser Hospital in Fremont.

Bob Wasserman had been in the hospital for the treatment of respiratory problems.

Bob Wasserman was survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda, and their two children, Jill and Dan.