Joseph Fuhrig
Joseph Fuhrig (February 9, 1947 – March 3, 2003) was a professor of Economics and Finance at the Golden Gate University. He was also a member of the Libertarian Party who once ran for governor of California.
Background
He was born Brian Joseph Fuhrig on February 9, 1947 in Alameda County, California to parents George Hobson Fuhrig and Anne Loretta Fuhrig.[1][2][3] He grew up in the East Bay area[4] and attended Oakland High School, from which he graduated in 1964.[5] Later, he attended California State University, East Bay where he studied economics. In 1970, he received a B.A., and in 1973, an M.A..[6] One of Fuhrig's favorite pastimes was playing golf, and in 2002 he played 81 rounds. He also had the nickname, "The Traveling Capitalism Show".[7]
Death
He died of a heart attack on March 3, 2003.[8] At the time of his death, he was a professor at Golden Gate University, a position he had held since 1981.[9]
Political
In 1982, he ran for the U.S. Senate on the Libertarian Party ticket. He received 105,000 votes. In 1986, at the age of 39,[10] he ran for governor of California, receiving 54,000 votes.[11][12]
Views
Fuhrig opposed taxation and military conscription. He also supported nuclear disarmament.[13]
Legacy
In 2004, economist Susanne Trimbath, a candidate for the Santa Monica Community College District Board of Trustees, dedicated her campaign to Fuhrig.[14] In 2005, a scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate students was established at California State University, East Bay.[15] Preference is given to students expressing interest in classical liberalism.[16]
References
- ↑ Moose Roots Birth Record of Brian Joseph Fuhrig
- ↑ Oakland High School Memorial JOE FUHRIG February 9, 1947 - March 3, 2003
- ↑ Politicalgraveyard.com Politician Professors in California
- ↑ Our Campaigns Fuhrig, Joseph
- ↑ Legacy.com Joe Fuhrig, Obituary
- ↑ Our Campaigns Fuhrig, Joseph
- ↑ California Freedom June, 2003 Page 1 A Final Bow From "Traveling Capitalism Show" A Tribute to Joe Fuhrig by Mark Hinkle, Regional LPC Representative
- ↑ Oakland High School Memorial JOE FUHRIG February 9, 1947 - March 3, 2003
- ↑ Legacy.com Joe Fuhrig, Obituary
- ↑ Los Angeles Times May 15, 1986 [California Elections : Deukmejian, Bradley Aren't Alone in Race for Governor, Page 2 of 2 - Edward J. Boyer]
- ↑ Los Angeles Times October 20, 1986 The Times Poll : Governor Up by 10% Despite Bradley Gains - George Skelton
- ↑ Independent Institute Joseph Fuhrig, Professor of Economics and Finance, Golden Gate University
- ↑ The Libertarian Forum Volume XVI Number 5 June, 1982 Page 3 FUHRIG FOR SENATE
- ↑ Smart Voter League of Women Voters of California Education Fund, Los Angeles County, CA November 2, 2004 Election, Susanne Trimbath, Ph.D.
- ↑ California State University August 15, 2005 Family Endows Scholarships in Economics
- ↑ California State University, East Bay Joseph Fuhrig Private Enterprise Scholarship
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