Joseph Fuhrig

Joseph Fuhrig (February 9, 1947 - March 3, 2003) was a professor of Economics and Finance at the Golden Gate University. He was also a member of the Libertarian Party who once ran for governor of California.
Background
He was born Brian Joseph Fuhrig on February 9, 1947 in Alameda County, California to parents George Hobson Fuhrig and Anne Loretta Fuhrig. He grew up in the East Bay area and attended Oakland High School where he graduated from in 1964. Later he attended California State University, East Bay where he studied economics. In 1970, he received a B.A., and in 1973, an M.A.. One of Fuhrig's favorite past times was playing golf, and in 2002 he played 81 rounds. He also had the nickname, "The Traveling Capitalism Show".
Death
He died of a heart attack on March 3, 2003. At the time of his death he was professor at the Golden Gate University, a position he had held since 1981.
Political
In 1982, he ran on the Libertarian Party ticket for the U.S Senate. He got 105,000 votes. In 1986, at the age of 39, he ran for governor of California for which he received 54,000 votes.
Views
Fuhrig was against taxation and military conscription. He was also in support of nuclear disarmament.
Legacy
In 2004, economist Susanne Trimbath who was running as a candidate for the Board of Trustees; Santa Monica Community College District dedicated her campaign to Fuhrig.
In 2005, a scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate students was started at the California State University, East Bay. There is a preference given to students that express interest in classical liberalism.

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