State Sen. Dave Cox loses battle with cancer
Publisher’s note: Dave Cox represented Lake Tahoe in the California Senate.
By Jim Sanders, Sacramento Bee
State senator and former Assembly Republican leader Dave Cox died today, ending more than two decades of public service by a fiscal conservative and political tough guy who savored a good joke and loved to laugh – even at himself.
His family said Cox died at home, surrounded by friends and family, after a 13-year battle with prostate cancer.
Dave Cox
“A devoted family man, he always found time to serve his community and constituents,” said the statement from the family. “Dave took great pride in public service and making government work for the people it serves.”
Senator Cox was a fine man, a great public servant, and was a great friend to the Lake Tahoe Basin. He was very supportive of water issues at Tahoe and sponsored a number of pieces of legislation that benefited both the residents and the environment of our Lake. He was a voice of reason in the Senate and will be missed.
I am so sad to hear this news. Mike and I were big fans of Dave Cox. He was a quality guy.