Sheila Kuehl
American politician and activist
Born
February 9th, 1941
84 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a member of the California State Assembly and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Acted in productions such as 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Pee-wee's Playhouse'. Advocated for LGBTQ+ rights and worked on legislation related to education and social services.
Participated in the California State Assembly
Served on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Acted in 'The Donna Reed Show'
Acted in 'Pee-wee's Playhouse'
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