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Byron Sher was born on 7 February, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Byron Sher's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 96 years old?
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Politician, law professor |
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96 years old |
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Aquarius |
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7 February, 1928 |
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7 February |
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St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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United States
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 96 years old group.
Byron Sher Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Byron Sher's Wife?
His wife is Linda B. Sher (m. 1954, d. 2014)
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Linda B. Sher (m. 1954, d. 2014) |
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Byron Sher Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Byron Sher worth at the age of 96 years old? Byron Sher’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Byron Sher's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Byron D. Sher (born February 7, 1928) is an American Democratic politician.
Sher was born February 7, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri). He received his BA from Washington University in St. Louis and his JD from Harvard Law School. Before beginning his political career, Sher taught at several schools, including Harvard Law School, Southern Methodist University, the University of Southern California, and Stanford University. He also became a Fulbright research scholar.
Sher was married to Linda B. Sher (1932–2014) and they have three children and five grandchildren.
They lived together in Palo Alto, California for many decades.
He is professor emeritus at Stanford Law School.
Sher served on the Palo Alto City Council from 1965 to 1967 and from 1973 to 1980.
He served as mayor in 1975 and 1978.
Sher was a major environmental proponent during his time in the legislature.
Major legislative accomplishments of his include the Groundwater Protection Act (1983), California Clean Air Act (1988), and the California Safe Drinking Water Act (1989).
He was the chairman of the Natural Resources Committee for 11 years.
He authored a bill, signed by Jerry Brown, that increased the statute of limitations for rape from three years to six in response to the fact that many serial rapists—such as Melvin Carter—were able to avoid or partially avoid prosecution due to the shorter limit expiring.
He served in the California State Senate from 1996 to 2004, prior to which, he served in the California State Assembly between 1980 and 1996.
Sher was also a longtime professor at Stanford Law School.
Near the end of his legislative career, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors designated January 30, 2004, as Byron Sher Day, calling him "the most effective environmental legislator in the state."
He served as the California Senate Rules Committee appointee to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency from 2009 to 2012.