Bob Blumenfield
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Bob Blumenfield | |
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Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 3rd district | |
Assumed office July 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Dennis Zine |
Assistant President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council | |
Assumed office June 20, 2023 | |
Preceded by | David Ryu |
Member of the California State Assembly | |
In office December 1, 2008 – June 30, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Lloyd E. Levine |
Succeeded by | Matt Dababneh |
Constituency | 40th district (2008–2012) 45th district (2012–2013) |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | September 13, 1967
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Kafi Watlington |
Children | 2 |
Education | Duke University (BA) University of California, Los Angeles (MBA) |
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Website | Official website |
Robert J. Blumenfield (born September 13, 1967) is an American elected official in Southern California.[1] Blumenfield is the Los Angeles City Councilmember for the 3rd Council District which encompasses the southwestern San Fernando Valley neighborhoods of Los Angeles, including Canoga Park, Reseda, Tarzana, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills. Blumenfield took office on July 1, 2013. Blumenfield previously represented the 45th district in the California State Assembly, which also covers the southwestern San Fernando Valley.
Early life and education
Blumenfield was born on September 13, 1967. He is a graduate of Duke University and the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
From 1989 to 1996, he worked in Washington, D.C., as a staff person to Senator Bill Bradley, Congressman Howard Berman and as staff designee to the House Budget Committee. He later worked as Director of Government Affairs for the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and then as District Chief of Staff to Congressman Berman in the San Fernando Valley.
Political career
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California State Assembly
Blumenfield took office as a member the California State Assembly in 2008 after defeating Republican candidate Armineh Chelebian in the general election.[2] During his time in the Assembly, Blumenfield represented the San Fernando Valley in District 40 and, following redistricting in 2012, District 45. He served as the chair of the Budget Committee.
Los Angeles City Council
Blumenfield was elected to the Los Angeles City Council in March, 2013. He represents the 3rd Council District, which spans the northwest portion of Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley, including the communities of Canoga Park, Reseda, Tarzana, Winnetka and Woodland Hills.[3]
Personal life
Blumenfield currently lives in Woodland Hills with his wife Kafi and their two children.
References
- ^ Tugend, Tom (July 28, 2008). "State Assembly hopeful is a political and personal bridge builder". The Jewish Journal. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
- ^ "November 4, 2008 - General Election - Statement of Vote - Elections & Voter Information - California Secretary of State". November 30, 2014. Archived from the original on November 30, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ Cifuentes, Kevin (July 6, 2023). "Rams' Stan Kroenke Keeps Mum on Warner Center Game Plan". The Real Deal. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
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- 21st-century American Jews
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- Democratic Party members of the California State Assembly
- Duke University alumni
- Jewish American people in California politics
- Legislative staff
- Living people
- Los Angeles City Council members
- People from Woodland Hills, Los Angeles
- Politicians from Brooklyn
- UCLA Anderson School of Management alumni
- 21st-century California politicians