27 Facts About Jim Rivaldo

Jim Rivaldo was an American political consultant.

Jim Rivaldo worked with Harvey Milk on his political activism and campaigns for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

Jim Rivaldo attended Harvard University, where he wrote for The Harvard Lampoon.

Jim Rivaldo was a consultant and graphic designer for Milk's successful 1977 supervisor campaign.

Jim Rivaldo worked on campaigns for candidates including Michael Hennessey, Willie Brown, Dennis Herrera, Ella Hill Hutch, Bevan Dufty, and Sophie Maxwell.

Jim Rivaldo was born on April 15,1947, in Rochester, New York.

Jim Rivaldo had an older brother, Joseph, and a sister, Jane.

Jim Rivaldo studied government at Harvard University, graduating in 1969.

Jim Rivaldo wrote for The Harvard Lampoon for four years, leading its 1968 parody of Life magazine.

Jim Rivaldo initially aspired to become a politician but gave up when he realized he was gay.

Jim Rivaldo moved to San Francisco in December 1971, after coming out as gay.

Jim Rivaldo befriended Harvey Milk in the early 1970s after shopping at his camera store.

Jim Rivaldo analyzed voter lists, accompanied Milk on campaign stops, and edited his speeches and brochures.

Milk and Jim Rivaldo decided to found the San Francisco Gay Democratic Club with the goal of getting Milk a seat on the Board of Supervisors.

When Milk was assassinated at San Francisco City Hall, Jim Rivaldo was the last person to see and talk to him, besides the assassination's other victim, George Moscone.

Jim Rivaldo said, 'Let me finish up a few things and I'll be right back.

Jim Rivaldo worked on all of Michael Hennessey's campaigns for San Francisco Sheriff from 1979 until Jim Rivaldo's death.

Jim Rivaldo approved of Brown's opponent, Tom Ammiano, whom he had previously worked with.

Jim Rivaldo managed Dennis Herrera's 2001 campaign for City Attorney of San Francisco.

Jim Rivaldo worked on Kamala Harris's first campaign, running for District Attorney of San Francisco in 2003.

Harris credited Jim Rivaldo for winning the election and for influencing her political career.

Jim Rivaldo spoke at the ceremony, saying his biggest pride was working with Milk.

Jim Rivaldo was known as the "Mister Rogers of the gay liberation movement" for his gentle demeanor.

Jim Rivaldo made little money compared to other campaign managers.

Jim Rivaldo lived in the Western Addition district of San Francisco for a long time, living on Bush Street at the time of his death.

Jim Rivaldo died at his home with family members present.

Jim Rivaldo was depicted as a minor character in the biopic Milk, on which he was a historical consultant.