Ruben Ayala (politician)
Ruben S. Ayala  | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California Senate | |
| In office January 23, 1974 – November 30, 1998  | |
| Preceded by | William E. Coombs | 
| Succeeded by | Joe Baca | 
| Constituency | 20th district (1974) 32nd district (1974–82) 34th district (1982–94) 32nd district (1994–98)  | 
| Member of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors | |
| In office 1967–1973  | |
| Mayor of Chino, California | |
| In office 1964–1966  | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rubén Samuel Ayala March 6, 1922 Chino, California, U.S.  | 
| Died | January 4, 2012 (aged 89) Ontario, California, U.S.  | 
| Political party | Democratic | 
| Spouse | Irene | 
| Children | 3 | 
| Education | Mt. San Antonio College | 
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps | 
| Years of service | 1941-1946 | 
| Battles/wars | World War II | 
Rubén Samuel Ayala (March 6, 1922 – January 4, 2012) was an American politician. Ayala served as the first elected Mayor of Chino, California from 1964 to 1966, and a California State Senator for twenty-four years from 1974 to 1998.