Roger Hedgecock
| Roger Hedgecock | |
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| 30th Mayor of San Diego | |
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In office May 3, 1983 – December 5, 1985 |
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| Preceded by | William E. Cleator, Sr. (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Ed Struiksma (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Roger Allan Hedgecock May 2, 1946 Compton, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Cindy |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | San Diego, California |
| Alma mater |
UC Santa Barbara UC Hastings College of Law |
| Profession | Radio Talk Show Host, Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | www |
Roger Allan Hedgecock (born May 2, 1946) is an American politician and conservative talk radio host, who served as mayor of San Diego, California between May 1983 and December 1985. His show is syndicated by Radio America. He resides in San Diego and is married to Cindy Hedgecock. They have two sons: James and Christopher.
Hedgecock was born in Compton, California. When Hedgecock was ten years old, his family moved to the Loma Portal area of San Diego. His father was unable to work because of illness. The family faced tough times, and the younger Hedgecock worked various jobs in his youth. Since his youth, he has been an avid surfer.
He graduated from the Roman Catholic-affiliated St. Augustine High School. He received a bachelor's degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1968 and a Juris Doctor degree from University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1971. He practiced law and became city attorney for Del Mar, California, in 1974.
Hedgecock was not qualified for military service during the Vietnam War for medical reasons. His severe acne caused him to be rated first 1-Y and then 4-F.
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