Gilbert Marguth

Gilbert R. "Gib" Marguth Jr. (March 4, 1934 – August 19, 2011) was an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly from the 15th district from 1980 to 1982. A member of the Republican Party, Marguth served on the Livermore City Council from 1966 to 1970 and was the council-appointed mayor from 1968 to 1970.

Following his time in the Assembly, Marguth unsuccessfully ran for the California State Senate twice in 1982 and 1992. He was appointed to serve as the deputy superintendent of public instruction for internal management in 1982.

Early life, education, and career Marguth was born in Portland, Oregon, on March 4, 1934. After graduating from Parkrose High School in 1952, Marguth enlisted in the United States Air Force and served as a flight training instructor before being honorably discharged in 1956 as a staff sergeant.

Marguth attended Oregon State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering and mathematics in 1960.

Scientific career Marguth had multiple professional tenures at Sandia National Laboratories, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. After settling in Livermore, California, in the 1960s, Marguth co-founded Livermore Data Systems. He retired in 1994 and later served as an officer of the LLNL Retirees Association.

Political career

Local politics Marguth served on the Livermore Elementary School Board from 1964 to 1966.

Marguth served on the board of directors of the Zone 7 Water Agency from 1976 to 1980. He represented the 15th district, which was located entirely in Alameda County.

Instead of running for re-election in 1982, Marguth ran for the California State Senate in the 10th district. He was defeated by Democrat Bill Lockyer.

Later political activities Following his term in the Assembly, Marguth was appointed by Bill Honig to serve as deputy superintendent of public instruction for internal management.

Personal life Marguth married his wife, Marjorie, in 1954. They had three children together.