Bob Blumenfield

Bob Blumenfield
Bob Blumenfield
Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 3rd district
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; July 1, 2013
Preceded by	Dennis Zine
President Pro Tempore of the; Los Angeles City Council
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; September 20, 2024
Preceded by	Marqueece Harris-Dawson
Assistant President Pro Tempore of the; Los Angeles City Council
	In office; June 20, 2023 – September 20, 2024
Preceded by	David Ryu
Succeeded by	Vacant
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	September 13, 1967 (age 57); New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Kafi Watlington
Children	2
Education	Duke University (BA); University of California, Los Angeles (MBA)
Signature
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

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.

External links

[jewishjournal_bio-1] Tugend, Tom (July 28, 2008). "State Assembly hopeful is a political and personal bridge builder". The Jewish Journal. Retrieved November 2, 2010.

[2] "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.

[3] 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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