Ed Struiksma

Ed Struiksma is an American Republican politician from California. He served two terms on the San Diego City Council representing District 5.^[1] He served as acting mayor of San Diego after the resignation of Roger Hedgecock until the special election of Maureen O'Connor.^[2]

Ed Struiksma
Official portrait, 1981
Member of San Diego City Council representing the 5th District
In office 1981–1989
Preceded by	Linda Bernhardt
Succeeded by	Fred Shnaubelt
Acting Mayor of San Diego
In office December 5, 1985 – June 3, 1986
Preceded by	Roger Hedgecock
Succeeded by	Maureen O'Connor
Personal details
Born	Edward John Struiksma 1946 San Diego, California
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jean Struiksma
Residence	San Diego
Profession	Marine, police officer

Prior to elected office, Struiksma served in the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Marine Corps. After leaving the Marines, he worked as a police officer for the City of San Diego for nine years.^[3]