14 Facts About Bruce Nestande

Bruce Kenneth Nestande was an American politician who served as a Republican California State Assemblyman and Orange County Supervisor.

Bruce Nestande graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in economics and political science, and later attended night law school to earn a JD from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento.

Bruce Nestande separated from the Marine Corps Reserve in 1972, having attained the rank of captain.

In 1966, Bruce Nestande became the inaugural director of the full-scale replica building of Independence Hall at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California.

Bruce Nestande returned to Reagan's office in 1974 but left after less than a year when he was elected to the California State Assembly to represent the 70th District in Orange County.

Bruce Nestande quickly climbed in the legislative leadership, becoming Assembly Minority Whip in his second term, and then Minority Caucus Chairman in his third term.

Bruce Nestande was a member of the Criminal Justice, Housing and Community Development Committee; the Ways and Means Committee; and the Resources, Land Use and Energy Committee.

Rather than seeking a fourth Assembly term in 1980, Bruce Nestande successfully sought election to the Orange County Board of Supervisors, defeating incumbent Edison Miller.

Bruce Nestande won summary judgment against Miller, who appealed, but the California Fourth District Court of Appeal unanimously confirmed Bruce Nestande's victory.

Bruce Nestande won re-election to the Board of Supervisors in 1984.

Bruce Nestande helped push for the construction of Prado Dam in Riverside County.

Bruce Nestande moved from Orange, California to nearby Newport Beach, after divorcing his long-time wife, Beverly.

In 2007, Bruce Nestande pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI and hit and run charges as well as charges of filing a fraudulent insurance claim.

Bruce Nestande was sentenced to 6 months in jail and three years probation.