John Moorlach

John Moorlach
Member of the California State Senate from the 37th district
In office March 22, 2015 – November 30, 2020
Preceded by	Mimi Walters
Succeeded by	Dave Min
Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors
In office January 12, 2012 – January 8, 2013
Preceded by	Bill Campbell
Succeeded by	Shawn Nelson
In office January 8, 2008 – January 13, 2009
Preceded by	Chris Norby
Succeeded by	Patricia C. Bates
Vice Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors
In office January 12, 2012 – January 11, 2011
Preceded by	Bill Campbell
Succeeded by	Shawn Nelson
In office January 9, 2007 – January 8, 2008
Preceded by	Chris Norby
Succeeded by	Patricia C. Bates
Member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors from the 2nd District
In office December 5, 2006 – January 5, 2015
Preceded by	Jim Silva
Succeeded by	Michelle Steel
Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector
In office March 17, 1995 – December 5, 2006
Preceded by	Robert Citron
Succeeded by	Chriss Street
Personal details
Born	Johannes Meindert Willem Moorlach[1] (1955-12-21) December 21, 1955 (age 68) Groningen, Netherlands
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Trina Lehmaier
Children	3
Residence(s)	Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
Alma mater	California State University, Long Beach (BS)
Occupation	Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
Website	Campaign web site

Johannes Meindert Willem Moorlach (born December 21, 1955) is an American politician who served as a member of the California State Senate representing 37th Senate district, which includes portions of Orange County, from 2015 to 2020. He was narrowly defeated for reelection by Dave Min in 2020; he lost a 2021 special election to return to the Orange County Board of Supervisors; he withdrew from the 2022 election for Orange County Auditor-Controller; and he lost the 2022 election for Mayor of Costa Mesa. A Republican, he previously served on the Orange County Board of Supervisors from December 5, 2006, to January 5, 2015, and as Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector from March 17, 1995, to December 5, 2006.