Sheila Kuehl
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Sheila Kuehl
Sheila James Kuehlis an American politician and former child actress, currently the member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for District 3. In 1994 she became the first openly gay California legislator and in 1997, she was the first woman to be named Speaker pro Tempore in California. Kuehl most recently served as a Democratic member of the California State Senate, representing the 23rd district in Los Angeles County and parts of southern Ventura County. A former member...