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Erwin P. Werner | |
|---|---|
 Warner in 1936 | |
| 34th Los Angeles City Attorney | |
| In office July 1, 1929 – June 30, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Jess E. Stephens |
| Succeeded by | Ray L. Chesebro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1893 Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
| Died | April 27, 1975 (aged 82) Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Ethel Helen Mccollum
(
m. 1920; died 1947)Marjorie Augusta West Coburn
(
m. 1958–1975) |
Erwin Peter Werner (January 12, 1893 – April 27, 1975) was an American lawyer who served as the 34th Los Angeles City Attorney 1929 to 1933.
In 1929, Raymond J. Werner announced his candidacy for the office of Los Angeles City Attorney. He led the ticket in the primary election in May, along with councilman Peirson Mitchell Hall. [1] In the runoff, Werner defeated Hall in a landslide, with a vote of 152,566 to 82,444, becoming the 34th City Attorney. [2]
- ^ "Jimmy Dodson Leads Ticket". San Pedro News Pilot. Vol. 2, no. 55. May 8, 1929. p. 2.
- ^ "Wins by Landslide". Eagle Rock Sentinel. Vol. 21, no. 50. June 7, 1929. p. 2.