James A. Hayes
Member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from the 4th district
In office August 31, 1972 – June 1, 1979
Preceded by	Burton W. Chace
Succeeded by	Yvonne Brathwaite Burke
Member of the California State Assembly from the 39th district
In office January 6, 1967 – August 31, 1972
Preceded by	George Deukmejian
Succeeded by	Bill Bond
Personal details
Born	(1921-12-05)December 5, 1921 Fowler, California
Died	August 10, 2000(2000-08-10) (aged 78) Lomita, California
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Janne Mentzel Sonja Pederson Hayes
Children	4
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War II

James A. Hayes (December 5, 1921 – August 10, 2000) was an American politician who served on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, representing the 4th district, and in the California State Legislature.

Biography

James A. Hayes was born in Fowler, California on December 5, 1921. During World War II he served in the United States Navy.^[1] In 1966, he was elected to the California State Assembly and was re-elected twice.^[2] He also served on the Long Beach city council and as vice-mayor. After Los Angeles County Supervisor Burton W. Chace died in an automobile accident in 1972, then-Governor Ronald Reagan appointed Hayes to replace him. Hayes was elected outright to the office on November 7, 1972, and re-elected in 1976. On June 1, 1979, Hayes suddenly resigned from office.^[3] Governor Jerry Brown appointed Yvonne Brathwaite Burke to replace him. She was defeated for re-election in 1980, but later was elected to the board in 1992.^[4]

Hayes died on August 10, 2000, at the age of 78.