Bob Blumenfield

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.

Bob Blumenfield
Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 3rd district
Assumed office
July 1, 2013
Preceded byDennis Zine
Member of the California State Assembly
In office
December 1, 2008 – June 30, 2013
Preceded byLloyd E. Levine
Succeeded byMatt Dababneh
Constituency40th district (2008–2012)
45th district (2012–2013)
Personal details
Born (1967-09-13) September 13, 1967
Brooklyn, New York
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseKafi Watlington
Residence(s)Woodland Hills, California
Alma materDuke University
University of California, Los Angeles
OccupationPolitician
Signature
Websitehttp://blumenfield.lacity.org/

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.

Personal life

Blumenfield currently lives in Woodland Hills with his wife Kafi and their two children.

References
  1. Tugend, Tom (2008-07-28). "State Assembly hopeful is a political and personal bridge builder". The Jewish Journal. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
  2. "November 4, 2008 - General Election - Statement of Vote - Elections & Voter Information - California Secretary of State". Nov 30, 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-11-30. Retrieved Mar 31, 2021.
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