Tom Tait

Tom Tait (born October 18, 1958) is an American politician and businessman who was the 45th mayor of Anaheim, California from 2010 to 2018. He previously served on the Anaheim City Council beginning in 1995 to 2004 and served as Mayor Pro Tem from 2002 to 2003.

Preceded byCurt Pringle

Succeeded byHarry Sidhu

Preceded byTom Daly

Succeeded byHarry Sidhu

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Tom Tait
45th Mayor of Anaheim
In office December 8, 2010 – December 4, 2018
Preceded by	Curt Pringle
Succeeded by	Harry Sidhu
Member of the Anaheim City Council for the At Large district
In office February 7, 1995 – December 7, 2004
Preceded by	Tom Daly
Succeeded by	Harry Sidhu
Personal details
Born	(1958-10-18) October 18, 1958 (age 67)
Party	Republican
Spouse	Julie
Children	4
Alma mater	University of Wyoming (BS) Vanderbilt University (JD, MBA)

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Tait was born in California and attended the University of Wyoming where he received his Bachelor of Science degree and then went on to earn a master's degree in Business Administration from Vanderbilt University with a Finance concentration, followed by a receiving a Juris Doctor degree from Vanderbilt in 1985. Tait is a member of the California State Bar, and is president of Tait & Associates, Inc. as well as Tait Environmental Services. Tait and his wife, Julie, have four children and the pair has resided in Anaheim for 22 years.^[1][2] Tait was a member of Toastmasters.^[3]