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Art Olivier | |
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| Mayor of Bellflower, California | |
| In office 1998–1999 | |
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| Born | August 24, 1957 Lynwood, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Libertarian |
| Spouse | Joyce (m. 1987 div. 2022) |
| Alma mater | Cerritos College |
Arthur C. Olivier (born August 24, 1957) is an American politician. He is the former mayor of Bellflower, California, and was the Libertarian candidate for vice president in the 2000 United States presidential election as the running mate of presidential candidate Harry Browne.[1]
He ran in the 2024 Libertarian Party presidential primaries for the party's presidential nomination.[2][3]
Art Olivier is a graduate of Cerritos College with a degree in Design Technology. He has three children.
Olivier served as a councilman (1994–1997), mayor pro tempore (1997–1998) and mayor (1998–1999) of Bellflower, a Los Angeles suburb with 77,000 residents. Olivier is a Realtor with Cogburn Realty.
During his five years on the City Council (1994–99), Olivier privatized the city's tree trimming, crossing guards, street sweeping and the Building Department. He eliminated the city's lighting tax assessment and did not allow eminent domain to be exercised while on council.
- ^ Doherty, Brian (August 22, 2006) "Minuteman ?s Libertarian Party Candidate", Reason. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ Pre-Caucus Libertarian Debate, retrieved January 18, 2024
- ^ "2000 VP Nominee, Art Olivier, Seeks 2024 Libertarian Party Presidential Nomination" Californer.com.
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