Gary K. Hart

Gary Kersey Hart (August 13, 1943 – January 27, 2022) was an American Democratic politician, educator, and pro-charter school activist. Hart was born in San Diego, California. He was a member of the California State Assembly between 1974 until 1982. He was also a member of the California Senate from 1982 until 1994. 
Hart died on January 27, 2022 at his home in Sacramento, California from pancreatic cancer at the age of 78.