John Moorlach

John Moorlach
John Moorlach
Member of the California State Senate; from the 37th district
	In office; March 22, 2015 – November 30, 2020
Preceded by	Mimi Walters
Succeeded by	Dave Min
Member of the; Orange County Board of Supervisors; from the 2nd District
	In office; December 5, 2006 – January 5, 2015
Preceded by	Jim Silva
Succeeded by	Michelle Park Steel
Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector
	In office; March 17, 1995 – December 5, 2006
Preceded by	Robert Citron
Succeeded by	Chriss Street
Personal details
Born	Johannes Meindert Willem Moorlach[1]; December 21, 1955; Groningen, Netherlands
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Trina Lehmaier
Children	3
Residence	Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
Alma mater	California State University, Long Beach (BS)
Occupation	Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
Website	Campaign web site

Johannes Meindert Willem Moorlach (born December 21, 1955) is an American politician who served as a member of the California State Senate representing 37th Senate district, which includes portions of Orange County, from 2015 to 2020. He was defeated by Dave Min in the 2020 election. A Republican, he previously served on the Orange County Board of Supervisors from December 5, 2006 to January 5, 2015 and as Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector from March 17, 1995 to December 5, 2006.

Early life and education

Born in Groningen, Netherlands, Moorlach's family came to the United States when he was four years old. He grew up in Cypress, California and Buena Park, California. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the California State University, Long Beach in 1977. Career

He is a certified public accountant and certified financial planner. Before entering public office, he was vice president of accounting firm Balser, Horowitz, Frank and Wakeling, and the administrative partner of its Costa Mesa office.

County Treasurer-Tax Collector

Moorlach first came to public attention by predicting the largest municipal bond portfolio loss and bankruptcy in U.S. history while campaigning for the office of Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector against incumbent Democrat Robert Citron in 1994. Citron resigned later that year and was replaced on an interim basis by Tom Daxon. On March 17, 1995, Moorlach was appointed to fill the vacancy. In 1996 he was elected by the voters to complete the unexpired term, and re-elected in 1998 and 2002, serving nearly twelve years.

He is recognized as a leading expert on municipal bankruptcies.

County Supervisor

In 2006, he opted not to run for re-election as Treasurer-Tax Collector and instead ran for Orange County Supervisor, winning 70% of the vote. Moorlach was unopposed for re-election in 2010.

While on the Board of Supervisors, he served on the Orange County Transportation Authority, OC LAFCO, CalOptima, and Southern California Regional Airport Authority boards.

California Senate

In 2013, Moorlach announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives seat being vacated by John Campbell, but dropped out shortly before the deadline to file candidacy.[2] The Congressional seat was won by state Senator Mimi Walters. Moorlach won the special election to succeed her in the state Senate with 50.3% of the vote, defeating state Assemblyman Donald P. Wagner, a fellow Republican who won 44.0% of the vote.

In the fall of 2020, Moorloch lost his bid for re-election to Democrat Dave Min.[3] Moorlach has since filed papers to run for his old seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors.[4]

Personal life

With his wife, Trina, he has three children.[1]

References

Wilgoren, Jodi (March 18, 1995). "This Time, Moorlach Is Elected Unanimously". Los Angeles Times.
Cahn, Emily (August 1, 2013). "Mimi Walters on Jungle Primaries and Orange County Stereotypes". Roll Call. Retrieved 2013-08-10.
"Democrat Dave Min declares victory over GOP incumbent John Moorlach in 37th Senate District". Orange County Register. 2020-11-04. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
"John Moorlach officially announces for Orange County Supervisor, Second District". Orange County Breeze. 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2020-11-29.

External links

California Senate
Preceded by Mimi Walters	California State Senator 37th District March 22, 2015 – November 30, 2020	Succeeded by Dave Min
Political offices
Preceded by Jim Silva	Orange County Supervisor 2nd District December 5, 2006 – January 5, 2015	Succeeded by Michelle Park Steel
Preceded by Robert Citron	Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector March 17, 1995 – December 5, 2006	Succeeded by Chriss Street

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[LAT_1995-03-18-1] Wilgoren, Jodi (March 18, 1995). "This Time, Moorlach Is Elected Unanimously". Los Angeles Times.

[2] Cahn, Emily (August 1, 2013). "Mimi Walters on Jungle Primaries and Orange County Stereotypes". Roll Call. Retrieved 2013-08-10.

[3] "Democrat Dave Min declares victory over GOP incumbent John Moorlach in 37th Senate District". Orange County Register. 2020-11-04. Retrieved 2020-11-29.

[4] "John Moorlach officially announces for Orange County Supervisor, Second District". Orange County Breeze. 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2020-11-29.