Date of Birth: September 4, 1942
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Bob Filner is an American politician who served as the 35th Mayor of San Diego from December 2012 until his resignation in August 2013. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Filner has a background in academia and civil rights activism. He holds a Ph.D. in History of Science from Cornell University. Before his tenure as mayor, Filner represented California’s 50th and later the 51st congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2012. His career has been marked by both achievements in public service and controversy, culminating in his resignation as mayor following allegations of sexual harassment.
5 Interesting Facts about Bob Filner
1. Bob Filner was a Freedom Rider; he was arrested and jailed for two months in Mississippi in 1961 for his participation in the Civil Rights Movement.
2. Filner taught history at San Diego State University before entering politics.
3. He served on the San Diego City Council from 1987 to 1992 before moving to the U.S. House of Representatives.
4. During his time in Congress, Filner was known for his advocacy on veterans’ issues and served as the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
5. Filner’s tenure as Mayor of San Diego ended prematurely due to multiple allegations of sexual harassment, leading to his resignation.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Bob Filner
1. “The simplest way to help veterans is to get them the benefits they have earned.”
2. “I’ve always been a fighter for justice and equality. That’s my core.”
3. “Public service is a noble profession. It’s a way to serve your community and make a difference.”
4. “We must always fight to preserve our civil rights and liberties.”
5. “It’s not enough to have ideas; we must turn them into action.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the height of his career, Bob Filner’s net worth was estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Bob Filner has two children: a daughter named Erin Filner and a son named Adam Filner.
Relevant Links
1. [Bob Filner Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Filner
4. [Congressional Biography](https://bioguideretro.congress.gov/Home/MemberDetails?memIndex=F000454
5. [History of Science at Cornell](https://history.cornell.edu/graduate
