Bob Foster (politician)
 Robert Bob Foster (born on January 1 1947 in Brooklyn New York) is the mayor of Long Beach California. He was elected after a runoff election in 2006. Prior to serving as mayor Foster climbed the ranks of Southern California Edison becoming president in 2002. Though not an elected office-holder prior to becoming mayor Foster was appointed to the California State University Board of Trustees in 1998 and worked for the California State Senate as a consultant on state energy policy.