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Konstantine Anthony

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Konstantine Anthony
Official portrait, 2022
Member of the Burbank City Council
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 14, 2020
Preceded byTimothy M. Murphy
Mayor of Burbank, California
In office
December 20, 2022 – December 18, 2023
Preceded byJess Talamantes
Succeeded byNick Schultz
Vice Mayor of Burbank, California
In office
December 23, 2021 – December 20, 2022
Preceded byJess Talamantes
Succeeded byNick Schultz
Personal details
Born1981 (age 44–45)[1]
Castro Valley, California, U.S.[2]
PartyDemocratic
Other political
affiliations
Democratic Socialists of America
EducationSan Francisco State University[2]

Konstantine Anthony (born 1981) is an American politician and former actor, serving as a member of the Burbank City Council since 2020.[3] The position of Mayor in Burbank is appointed by members of the City Council from amongst themselves, and Anthony served as Mayor in that capacity for a one-year term between December 2022 and December 2023.

Career

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Anthony (right) during the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.

During the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike,[4] Anthony came out in favor of the WGA and appeared multiple times on their picket lines, alongside other elected officials.[5] Outside of elected office, Anthony is involved with a number of social justice organizations. As a self-identified autistic person,[6] he has been part of the Burbank Advisory Council on Disabilities since 2018, and is a member of the Domestic Violence Task Force. He previously served on the Burbank Transportation Commission from 2017 to 2020.[7] He is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, which endorsed him in his run for Burbank City Council.[8]

In March 2023, Anthony announced his campaign for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors,[9] challenging Republican incumbent Kathryn Barger.[10][11] Anthony placed third in the 2024 primary, receiving 11.42% of the vote.[12]

Endorsements

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In the 2024 United States Senate election in California, Anthony initially endorsed U.S. representative Adam Schiff.[13] In October 2023, Anthony withdrew his endorsement after Schiff released a statement in support of Israel's "right to defend itself" during the Gaza war.[14] On December 11, 2023, Anthony endorsed Schiff's opponent in the race, Rep. Barbara Lee.[15]

References

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  1. ↑ Anthony, Konstantine [@konstantineinca] (September 8, 2021). "Bernie Sanders won his first local election at the age of 39 in 1981, the year I was born. I also ran for local office and won at the age of 39 because I wanted to do what he did, fight for the working people of my city. Happy 80th birthday @BernieSanders, you inspire me still" (Tweet). Retrieved October 23, 2023 – via Twitter.
  2. 1 2 Herenda, Devin (September 17, 2020). "City Council Candidate Profile: Konstantine Anthony". myBurbank. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  3. ↑ Linton, Joe (December 21, 2020). "Interview with Newly Elected Burbank City Councilmember Konstantine Anthony". StreetsBlogLA. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  4. ↑ Sherwood, Craig (April 20, 2023). "Burbank's Economy Braces for Possible Writer's Strike". myBurbank. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  5. ↑ Quinton, Gavin (May 22, 2023). "WGA Strike Grinds Production to a Halt". Burbank Leader. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Autistic Person Is Mayor of Burbank | Dreier Roundtable". Claremont McKenna College. January 22, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  7. ↑ Sherwood, Craig (December 19, 2022). "New Burbank City Council Members Sworn In, Anthony Elected Mayor for 2023". myBurbank. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  8. ↑ "DSA is proud to endorse Konstantine Anthony for Burbank City Council, up for vote in Burbank, CA on Nov 3rd!!". Facebook. Democratic Socialists of America. September 30, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Mayor Konstantine Anthony Kicks Off Campaign for LA County Supervisor". myBurbank. March 29, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  10. ↑ Quinton, Gavin (April 3, 2023). "Mayor Makes Bid for Supervisor Seat". Burbank Leader. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  11. ↑ "About Me". Konstantine Anthony for LA County Supervisor. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  12. ↑ "March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election". Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  13. ↑ Voght, Tara (February 18, 2023). "The Democratic Plot To Take Down Their Impeachment Hero". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  14. ↑ Kiszla, Cameron (October 31, 2023). "Burbank mayor withdraws endorsement of Schiff over Israel-Hamas war". KTLA 5. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  15. ↑ "California mayor flips Senate endorsement from Schiff to Lee, citing Gaza stance". The Washington Post. December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
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