Matthew Carberry
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Matthew C. Carberry was the Sheriff of the City and County of San Francisco
from 1956-1972. He was appointed by Mayor George Christopher after the death of Sheriff Daniel Gallagher
. A moderate conservative, he was defeated in his bid for a fifth term by the more liberal Richard Hongisto
in the fall of 1971. Prior to being appointed Sheriff, he served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors
and was president of the fire commission.
San Francisco Sheriff's Department
The San Francisco Sheriff's Department is the sheriff's department for the City and County of San Francisco. The department has 850 deputized personnel, and support staff....
from 1956-1972. He was appointed by Mayor George Christopher after the death of Sheriff Daniel Gallagher
Daniel Gallagher
Daniel Gallagher was the Sheriff of the City and County of San Francisco from 1952–56. During his tenure he fought for prison reform and higher pay for women employees. Prior to being appointed Sheriff, he was a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. - External links :*...
. A moderate conservative, he was defeated in his bid for a fifth term by the more liberal Richard Hongisto
Richard Hongisto
Richard D. Hongisto was a businessman, politician, sheriff and police chief of San Francisco, California, and Cleveland, Ohio.-Early life and education:...
in the fall of 1971. Prior to being appointed Sheriff, he served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is the legislative body within the government of the City and County of San Francisco, California, United States.-Government and politics:...
and was president of the fire commission.