Tony Strickland

Anthony A. "Tony" Strickland (born February 17, 1970) is an American politician. He was voted mayor of Huntington Beach by the Huntington Beach City Council in December 2022. He is a former California State Senator who represented the 19th District from 2008–2012. Strickland is a member of the Republican Party and a former Assemblyman, representing the 37th District from 1998 until 2004. He is the President and CEO of Strong America, an advocacy group and PAC. Early life, education, and early political career Strickland was born at Fort Ord, California, when his father, Don, was stationed there as a soldier in the United States Army. Don Strickland met his wife, Antonie, when he was stationed in Germany. Don and Antonie Strickland moved to Ventura County with their son Tony in 1973. Strickland earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science at Whittier College, where he earned the Leadership and Service Award and was a Nixon Scholar. From 1996 to 1997, Strickland served on the staff of Assemblyman Tom McClintock. California Assembly