Gunnar Norberg
Gunnar Norberg | |
|---|---|
 Norberg ca. 1978 | |
| 27th Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea | |
| In office 1976–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Eugene Hammond |
| Succeeded by | Barney Laiolo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nils Gunnar Norberg February 4, 1907 Kenora, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | September 17, 1988 (aged 81) Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Businessman politician |
| Known for | Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |
Gunnar Norberg (February 4, 1907 – August 17, 1988) was an American businessman and politician. He served two terms as a city councilman and two terms as mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Early life[edit]
Norberg was born on February 4, 1907, in Kenora, on the Lake of the Woods, Ontario, Canada. His parents were Swedish immigrants. In his early years, he moved to Little Falls, Minnesota. Norberg worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad and later became a newspaper columnist and magazine editor in New York. He married Barbara Drew Collins in 1936. After her death in 1972, he married Wies Christianson in 1973.[1][2]
Career[edit]
Norberg and his wife Barbara moved to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, in 1940. He opened a travel service and started an accounting service during World War II. After serving in the U.S. Army, Norberg worked for the Office of Inter-American Affairs.[3][1]
Politics[edit]
Norberg's political career began with his election to the Carmel City Council in 1958. He served as vice-mayor from 1972 to 1975 and was elected mayor in 1976, serving until 1980. He was known for his efforts to preserve Carmel's character and his opposition to excessive development.[4][2]
Acting[edit]
Norberg and his wife were involved in local theater, acting in plays at the Golden Bough Playhouse. He also played a role in preserving the Forest Theater in Carmel.[4]
Death[edit]
Norberg died on August 17, 1988, at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. His funeral was held at the Forest Theater.[3]
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