Bob Foster (politician)
Bob Foster | |
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Foster in 2013 | |
| 27th Mayor of Long Beach | |
| In office July 18, 2006 – July 15, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Beverly O'Neill |
| Succeeded by | Robert Garcia |
| President, Southern California Edison | |
| In office 2002–2006 | |
| CSU Board of Trustees | |
| In office 1998–2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1947 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | November 30, 2025 (aged 78) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | San Jose State University |
| Profession | Politician, businessman |
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Robert Foster (January 1, 1947 – November 30, 2025) was an American businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Long Beach, California. He was elected in a runoff election in 2006. Prior to serving as mayor, Foster climbed the ranks of Southern California Edison, becoming president in 2002. Foster was appointed to the California State University Board of Trustees in 1998 by Governor Pete Wilson. He had previously worked for the California State Senate as a consultant on state energy policy.