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Nick Schultz
Member-elect of the California State Assembly
from the 44th district
Assuming office
December 2, 2024
SucceedingLaura Friedman
Mayor of Burbank
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 18, 2023
Preceded byKonstantine Anthony
Vice Mayor of Burbank
In office
December 20, 2022 – December 18, 2023
Preceded byKonstantine Anthony
Succeeded byNikki Perez
Member of the Burbank City Council
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 7, 2020
Preceded byEmily Gabel-Luddy
Personal details
Born
Nicholas Bernard Coolon Schultz

(1988-08-27) August 27, 1988 (age 36)
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Oregon (B.A.)
University of Oregon School of Law (J.D.)

Nicholas Bernard Coolon Schultz (born August 27, 1988), is an American politician and prosecutor who is currently a member-elect of the California State Assembly since 2024. He was previously a member of the Burbank City Council, serving as Vice Mayor from 2022 to 2023 and as Mayor from 2023 until 2024.

Early life and career

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Schultz was born on August 27, 1988 and raised by a single mother. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor's and earned a juris doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law. He became active in Burbank and Los Angeles County Democratic clubs prior to running for Burbank City Council.[1][2]

In 2013, Schultz was admitted to the State Bar of Oregon as an attorney and worked as a deputy district attorney in Lane County, Oregon.[3][4] In 2014, Schultz was admitted to the State Bar of California as an attorney.[5] In 2016, Schultz began working as a deputy attorney general in the Health Quality Enforcement (HQE) Section of the office of the attorney general of California. As part of the HQE Section, he worked to ensure that patients received high quality health care in the State of California.[6]

Political career

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In 2018, Schultz was elected to represent District D on the Los Feliz Neighborhood Council (LFNC) Governing Board.[7] Also in 2018, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti appointed Schultz to Los Angeles' Central Area Planning Commission, and Schultz served in this role until 2020.[8]

City of Burbank

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In 2020, Schultz ran for the Burbank City Council in his first run for office.[9] He placed second behind Konstantine Anthony, being elected to the City Council.[10] In December 2023, Schultz was elected as Mayor of Burbank by the Burbank City Council, succeeding Konstantine Anthony.[11]

California State Assembly

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In 2024, Schultz announced his candidacy for the 2024 California State Assembly election in order to succeed Laura Friedman.[12][13] Schultz led the primary in the final results, advancing to the general election with Republican Tony Rodriguez.[14]

Schultz's priorities include support for the American film industry, which has a large presence in California's 44th State Assembly district. He has commented that "If production leaves Los Angeles, it hurts the state as well. We have to educate everyone that this industry is important for all of the state[.]"[15]

Electoral history

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Electoral history of Nick Schultz
Year Office Party Primary General Result Swing Ref.
Total % P. Total % P.
2020 Burbank City Council Nonpartisan 13,086 15.3% 2nd Runoff cancelled Won N/A [16]
2024 California State Assembly Democratic 31,070 28.3% 1st TBD TBD TBD [17]

References

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  1. ^ Love, Marianne (October 16, 2020). "Election 2020: Eight candidates running for two seats on Burbank City Council". Los Angeles Daily News.
  2. ^ Scauzillo, Steve (September 8, 2024). "In San Fernando Valley's 44th Assembly District, voters will choose between two newcomers". Los Angeles Daily News.
  3. ^ "Mr. Nicholas BC Schultz". Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  4. ^ "Letter from Eric Garcetti to the Los Angeles City Council" (PDF). October 23, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Nicholas Bernard Coolon Schultz #302151". Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Letter from Eric Garcetti to the Los Angeles City Council" (PDF). October 23, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "LFNC Election 2018: Nick Schultz, Candidate, District D". April 30, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "Mr. Nicholas Schultz". Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  9. ^ Pilla, Sarah (September 10, 2020). "COVID-19 is Challenging How Election Campaigns are Able to Canvass". Spectrum News 1.
  10. ^ Love, Marianne (November 4, 2020). "A fresh face, Konstantine Anthony, snares the spotlight in Burbank City Council race". Los Angeles Daily News.
  11. ^ Schlepp, Travis (December 18, 2023). "City of Burbank gets new mayor". KTLA.
  12. ^ Scauzillo, Steve (February 8, 2024). "2024 Elections: Eight seek Assembly District 44 open seat in San Fernando Valley". Los Angeles Daily News.
  13. ^ Nelson, Laura J. (February 1, 2024). "Your guide to California's Assembly District 44 race: San Fernando Valley". Los Angeles Times.
  14. ^ Harter, Clara (March 5, 2024). "Election 2024: Semi-final results in for LA-area state Assembly races". Los Angeles Daily News.
  15. ^ Steve Scauzillo (November 19, 2024). "Two new San Fernando Valley legislators go from small-city mayors to state Assembly". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  16. ^ "2020 Los Angeles County election results". Los Angeles Times.
  17. ^ "Tuesday March 5, 2024 - California Presidential Primary Election - Unofficial Election Results".
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