Mike Schaefer (Democratic Party) is a member of the California State Board of Equalization, representing District 4. Schaefer assumed office on January 1, 2019. Schaefer's current term ends on January 2, 2023.
When the pandemic struck, Vice Chair Mike Schaefer worked with Governor Newsom to initiate an Executive Order which aided small businesses by postponing penalty deadlines for property tax statements helping to keep businesses afloat during challenging times.