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Commissioners / Bios 

CD 1 David Trujillo
CD 2 Craig Miller
CD 3 David Ford
CD 4 Grover McKean
CD 5 David Roberti
Mayor Arturo Vargas
LeRoy Chase
Mona Soo Hoo
CD 6 Jose Cornejo
CD 7 Michael Trujillo
CD 8 Bobbie Jean Anderson
CD 9 David Roberts
CD 10 Chris Ellison
City Atty Julie Downey
CD 11 Rob Kadota
CD 12 Ken Sampson
CD 13 Jackie Dupont-Walker
Robert Ahn
CD 14 Antonio Sanchez
CD 15 Jerry Gaines
Controller Helen Kim
     

City Council Redistricting Commissioners Bios

David Trujillo
Appointed by Councilman Ed Reyes
Council District 1



Craig R. Miller

Appointed by Councilman Paul Krekorian
Council District 2

Craig Miller is President & CEO of MZA Events, and the Founder and Producer of AIDS Walk Los Angeles and the other large AIDS Walks throughout the U.S. Growing up in the San Fernando Valley, at age 21 he was the youngest manager of local political campaigns.  He earned the respect of veteran members of Congress, including U.S. Rep. Howard Berman and U.S. Rep. Anthony C. Beilenson (Ret.), the later of whom he worked for as senior political aide from 1982 to 1994.  In that capacity, Miller worked on Valley congressional redistricting issues in the 1980’s and 90’s.  Since launching his company in 1985, Miller and MZA Events have produced, consulted on, or contributed to hundreds of major fundraising and awareness campaigns confronting the HIV epidemic, as well as events promoting LGBT equality, breast cancer awareness, and humane treatment of animals, among other issues.  Miller remains active in Washington, D.C., where he is currently working on legislation with U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez, the LA Gay & Lesbian Center, and AIDS Community Action Foundation to provide equal Social Security benefits for LGBT Americans.    


David Ford
Appointed by Councilman Dennis Zine
Council District 3

Awaiting Bio Approval


Grover L. McKean
Appointed by Councilman Tom LaBonge
Council District 4

Grover L. McKean is President of McGinn, McKean & O’Niell an investment firm headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. He has extensive experience as an investment advisor and manager. Most notably Mr. McKean served as Chief of Staff to California State Treasurer Jess Unruh. He’s been a member of various boards and commissions including State Educational Facilities Authority, Housing and Finance Agency, Pollution Control Authority, and Housing Bond Credit Committee. He’s been an active Los Angeles resident having done work with community based organizations promoting job training and education which is geared toward youth by promoting an alternative to gang involvement.


David Roberti
Appointed by Councilman Paul Koretz
Council District 5

Awaiting Bio Approval


Jose Cornejo
Appointed by Councilman Tony Cardenas
Council District 6

Jose Cornejo has 19 years of experience working for various elected officials. He is a first generation American born to parents who emigrated from Mexico and an active community member of the San Fernando Valley. He has worked over 40 political campaigns throughout the state. Jose brings a unique understanding of the council rules and procedures; and knows the inner workings of the legislative process in the State Legislature. His knowledge and involvement has been instrumental in drafting and negotiating legislation for on juvenile crime prevention, securing funds for new school construction, before and after school programs, earmarking lottery funds for textbooks, and developing playgrounds for disabled children.


Michael Trujillo

Appointed by Councilman Richard Alarcon
Council District 7

Awaiting Bio Info


Bobbie Jean Anderson
Appointed by Councilman Bernard Parks
Council District 8

Bobbie Jean Whitehurst Anderson is a native of Shreveport, LA.  Her family migrated to California in 1951.  She is a product of the public education system of Los Angeles,  became a California Certified Shorthand Reporter.  She is a 40 year retiree of the Los Angeles County court system-last twenty five years at the Public Defender’s Office.  She later served as Field Representative for Assemblyman Mike Davis -2006 thru 2009.

In 1989, Bobbie and several homeowners became victims of eminent domain due to the expansion of the I-110 freeway.  Caltrans was dealing in bad faith with the homeowners and Bobbie, with the help of then Assemblywoman Maxine Waters, led 150 homeowners to fight for fair market values of their homes and appropriate relocation benefits for tenants.  This effort catapulted Bobbie into the community and political activist that she is today. She became of member of Black Women’s Forum where she chaired the Criminal Justice Taskforce.   She was appointed to the LAPD Commission in 1993 by Mayor Bradley and reappointed by Mayor Riordan.  In 2001 she was appointed to the Commission on the Status of Women by Mayor Hahn.   Bobbie is a long-time labor activist with SEIU. She is an activist with the Democratic Party nationally and locally having attended President Bill Clinton’s White House Crime Briefing and ultimately being appointed to his Criminal Justice Taskforce in 1995. She has been elected Delegate to the four Democratic National Conventions beginning in 1992 and ending in 2008(Obama delegate).  She currently serves as Vice Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Bobbie is passionate about the plight of victims of domestic violence and currently serves on the Board of Jenesse Domestic Violence Center.


David Roberts
Appointed by Councilmember Jan Perry
Council District 9

David Roberts, a Los Angeles native, serves as the Associate Director at USC’s Local Government Relations Office. His background includes working on issues dealing with capital construction, legislation, planning, public financing, urban design, transportation and workforce development. He served as a Senior Deputy from 1998-2009 for two members of the City's 8th Council District, where he guided projects totaling $1.5 billion in South Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative cited his leadership skills, expertise and passion when they honored him with their Outstanding City Partner Award in 2009. He was selected for the prestigious American Marshall Memorial Fellowship this past spring. During a month long trip to five cities across the European continent, he met with policy makers and learned about the institutions and people that drive Europe’s cities, regions, countries and multilateral systems.
  



Christopher Ellison
Appointed by Councilman Herb Wesson
Council District 10

Awaiting Bio Approval


Robert B. Kadota
Appointed by Councilman Bill Rosendahl
Council District 11

Awaiting Bio Approval

Ken Sampson
Appointed by Councilman Mitchell Englander
Council District 12

Ken Sampson is the managing partner of Coldwell Banker Quality Properties and Coldwell Banker Commercial Quality Properties.  He is member of the Council of Real Estate Brokers and Managers, along with numerous real estate designations. Ken continues to take classes in management and real estate.  He established a training and customer service program that resulted in a 98.7% customer satisfactory rating. Ken was the Vice President of Operations for Don Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurants, where he oversaw eight restaurants and over 400 employees. He served on the Fire, Police and Public Safety Citizens Advisory Council as well as the Chatsworth Land Use Committee for former Councilman Hal Bernson, as well as the Los Angeles County Commission on inter-governmental relations. He currently serves as a board member of Children at Risk, North Valley YMCA, After School All-Stars Los Angeles and Providence Holy Cross Hospital. He has been a member of the North Valley YMCA Booster Gala and a co-chair of Providence Holy Cross Hospital golf classic.



Robert Ahn
Appointed by Council President Eric Garcetti
Council District 13

Awaiting Bio Approval


Jacquelyn “Jackie” Dupont-Walker
Appointed by Council President Eric Garcetti
Council District 13

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Dupont-Walker possesses more than 40 years of professional work in the public and private sectors. “Jackie” pioneered in the desegregating Florida State University in her hometown of Tallahassee, and has trail blazed on behalf of women, multicultural communities, and people of color in many arenas. Known for her tireless energy, firm allegiance, and integrity in the trenches, “Jackie” has received numerous honors, awards, and is sought nationally in community economic development. Professionally, her commitment to Faith Centered & Empowering Community Development has led to a career as founding president of Ward Economic Development Corp in 1987. She has served on various boards in many civic organizations, and commissions including the LA City Elected Charter Commission, the LA City Charter Review Commission and the LA City Re-Districting Commission in 2000.  She selflessly devotes skills and resources, utilizing networking as a strategy for creating strong diversified linkages, engaging in policy formation, facilitating economic and social empowerment, mentoring new leadership, advocating for cutting edge solutions and encouraging institutional change that enhances the quality of life for all people.


Antonio Sanchez
Appointed by Councilman Jose Huizar
Council District 14

Antonio Sanchez was raised and currently resides in the San Fernando Valley. He is a graduate of local public schools and is currently pursuing dual master’s degrees in Urban Planning and Latin American Studies at UCLA, where he focuses his research on community and economic development, transportation, and increasing civic engagement in underrepresented communities. Prior to attending graduate school, Antonio worked as a staff member to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa where he led neighborhood beautification projects in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. In addition, he was responsible for communicating the Mayor’s legislative priorities and helping residents and neighborhood council members navigate City government.


Jerry Gaines
Appointed by former Councilwoman Janice Hahn
Council District 15

Jerry Gaines is a retired business and economics teacher. His community volunteer activities include serving on various land use working groups such as the Los Angeles City Appointed Charter Reform Commission, the Los Angeles City Harbor Area Planning Commission, the White Point Citizens Advisory Committee, and the San Pedro Area Reuse Committee, among others. He currently serves on the Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board.


LeRoy Chase
Appointed by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

LeRoy Chase is the President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of San Fernando Valley. He has over 40 years of leadership and administrative experience in responding to the needs of children and families within multi-ethnic communities and educational settings. He possesses extensive experience in development, implementation  and administration of programs designed to improve the welfare, education, skills, opportunities and overall quality of life afforded to individuals through direct involvement in community projects and programs including grant writing, fund raising, and organizational board and personal development.


Arturo Vargas
Appointed by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

Awaiting Bio Approval


Mona Soo Hoo
Appointed by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa


Julie Downey
Appointed by City Attorney Carmen Trutanich

Julie Downey has lived in Los Angeles most of her life, having attended local schools from kindergarten through law school. Before becoming a lawyer, she taught high school and junior college English and ESL as a teaching assistant at UCLA.  As a lawyer she worked for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, briefly in the criminal division, and for many years on the civil side in land use and then as Managing Assistant of the Housing and Economic Development Division.  Since retirement, she served three years on the Judicial Nominee Evaluation Commission for the State Bar, on the board member of PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) and PATH Ventures since 2004 and as a docent for the Los Angeles Conservancy, leading downtown walking tours highlighting the history and architecture of the City.


Helen B. Kim
Appointed by City Controller Wendy Greuel

Helen B. Kim is a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, representing public and private companies and their directors, officers and principal shareholders in complex commercial litigation, including the defense of securities and other class actions, shareholder derivative suits and regulatory investigations. Ms. Kim has been named by The Daily Journal as one of the Top Women Litigators in California for the past three years.  Ms. Kim is active in the Korean-American community, serving as a Board member of the Korean American Coalition since 2000.  She is past President of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association and the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, and currently serves on the Board of Governors of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.  Ms. Kim is a graduate of Harvard-Radcliffe College, Yale Law School and The Juilliard School.  She is married to Richard E. Nathan and is the mother of two children.

CD 1 David Trujillo
CD 2 Craig Miller
CD 3 David Ford
CD 4 Grover McKean
CD 5 David Roberti
Mayor Arturo Vargas
LeRoy Chase
Mona Soo Hoo
CD 6 Jose Cornejo
CD 7 Michael Trujillo
CD 8 Vacant
CD 9 David Roberts
CD 10 Chris Ellison
City Atty Julie Downey
CD 11 Rob Kadota
CD 12 Ken Sampson
CD 13 Jackie Dupont-Walker
Robert Ahn
CD 14 Antonio Sanchez
CD 15 Jerry Gaines
Controller Helen Kim

 


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