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New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate Party
1884–1887 9th Dunedin South Independent

James Gore (1834 – 23 July 1917) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament from the Otago region of New Zealand, and Mayor of Dunedin. Gore was born in Liverpool. In 1852 he arrived in Victoria and with his father entered into government contracts for roads and bridges. About 1861 he came to Otago and for some years did similar work and building. He was chairman of the first licensing committee in High ward, a member of the hospital and charitable aid board and of the drainage board. Gore was grandmaster of freemasons (Scottish constitution).[1]

Gore was a builder, and proprietor of a steam joinery in Dunedin.[2] He was involved in construction of many notable edifices including All Saints' Church, Dunedin, the Temperance Hall[3], the Seacliff Lunatic Asylum

He represented the Dunedin South electorate from 1884 to 1887, when he was defeated.[4]

He was Mayor of Dunedin from 1881 to 1882.

Gore came eighth in the three-member City of Dunedin electorate in the 1896 election.[5][6]

Gore died in Dunedin on 23 July 1917, and was buried at Dunedin Southern Cemetery.[7]

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James Gore is an American politician and public servant known for his long-standing service as Supervisor of Sonoma County’s 4th District and his leadership in national and state county associations, particularly on issues of disaster resilience, environmental conservation, and community equity. A sixth-generation Californian born in Healdsburg and raised in Sonoma County, Gore holds a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness from California Polytechnic State University and a master’s in political management from George Washington University. His early career included service as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Bolivia focused on agricultural and natural resources development, followed by a presidential appointment as Assistant Chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, where he directed nationwide conservation initiatives targeting underserved communities. As Sonoma County Supervisor in his third term, Gore has championed responses to wildfires, floods, droughts, and the COVID-19 pandemic, including creating the county’s Office of Equity and securing significant funding for emergency preparedness, housing, and behavioral health. He served as president of the California State Association of Counties during the pandemic and as president and immediate past president of the National Association of Counties, emphasizing intergovernmental partnerships and resilient communities. In 2025, Gore announced his candidacy for California’s 2nd District state Senate seat but later suspended the campaign, citing family priorities, while affirming he would not seek reelection to his supervisor position upon the expiration of his term in 2026. He resides along the Russian River near Healdsburg with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.

Early life

James Gore was born in Healdsburg, California, and raised in Sonoma County as a sixth-generation Californian. He earned a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness from California Polytechnic State University and a master’s degree in political management from George Washington University.

Career

Gore served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Bolivia, focusing on agricultural and natural resources development. He later received a presidential appointment as Assistant Chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, directing nationwide conservation initiatives for underserved communities. He is currently in his third term as Supervisor for Sonoma County’s 4th District. In this role, he has led responses to major disasters including wildfires, floods, droughts, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Key accomplishments include establishing the county’s Office of Equity and securing funding for emergency preparedness, housing, and behavioral health. Gore served as president of the California State Association of Counties during the pandemic. He also served as president and immediate past president of the National Association of Counties, focusing on intergovernmental partnerships and building resilient communities.
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