Harold Harby
Harold Harby | |
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Harby in 1937 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 11th district | |
| In office July 1, 1939 – January 12, 1942 | |
| Preceded by | Robert S. MacAlister |
| Succeeded by | Dave Stannard |
| In office July 1, 1943 – June 30, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Stannard |
| Succeeded by | Karl L. Rundberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1894 Gjøvik, Norway |
| Died | November 24, 1978 (aged 84) Laguna Hills, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Politician |
Harold Harby (September 8, 1894 – November 24, 1978) was elected to the Los Angeles, California, City Council in 1939, but he had to leave office in 1942 when he was convicted of using a city car for a trip out of the state. He was reelected in 1943 and served until 1957. Harby was noted for casting a 1951 swing vote that killed a $100 million proposal to build a massive public-housing project in the city as well as for his opposition to modern art and music.